Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 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: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

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Non-smoking Air conditioned

Work setting

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Child care centre Rural area Relocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

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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 Storytelling Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits 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 Knowledge of licensing regulations Establish guidelines for behaviour 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 Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Child development assistant (ECE level 1) First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate

Target audience

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Children

Area of work experience

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Education or teaching

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Child welfare check Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

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Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Combination of sitting, standing, walking Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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Punctuality Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Interpersonal awareness Judgement Reliability Team player Values and ethics Creativity Honesty Ability to multitask

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting? Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

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Day

Other benefits

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Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer On-site amenities On-site daycare available Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) Team building opportunities * Parking available