Job Description

Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

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Outdoors Non-smoking Air conditioned

Work setting

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Child care centre 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 Maintain daycare equipment Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest 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 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Child development assistant (ECE level 1) Child development worker (ECE level 2) Emergency child care first aid and CPR First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate

Experience with special needs children

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

Security and safety

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Child Abuse Registry check Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

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Own transportation Public transportation is available

Personal suitability

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Punctuality Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Reliability Team player Values and ethics Creativity Honesty

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? What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Other benefits

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* Free parking available