Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

Non-smoking

Work setting

Urban area Before and after school programs Day care centre or nursery school

Tasks

Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings Establish guidelines for behaviour Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Child development worker (ECE level 2) Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate First Aid Certificate Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate CPR Certificate

Security and safety

Basic security clearance Criminal record check Medical exam Immunization records Tuberculosis test Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation Own vehicle Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Repetitive tasks Physically demanding Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

Punctuality Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Interpersonal awareness Reliability Team player

Health benefits

Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan

Long term benefits

Life insurance