Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment

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Outdoors Noisy Non-smoking Air conditioned

Work setting

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Child care centre Rural area Kindergarten Before and after school programs

Tasks

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Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children Storytelling 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 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 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Child development assistant (ECE level 1) Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Target audience

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Children

Experience with special needs children

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Children with behavioural issues Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Repetitive tasks Physically demanding 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 currently legally able to work in Canada? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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Group insurance benefits Life insurance

Other benefits

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Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer On-site amenities * Team building opportunities