Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 44 hours per week Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years or equivalent experience

Work site environment

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Outdoors Noisy Non-smoking Air conditioned

Work setting

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Child care centre Before and after school programs Day care centre or nursery school

Tasks

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Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children 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 Order supplies and equipment 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 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 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

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Attention to detail 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

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you currently a student? Do you live near the job location? * What is your current field of study?