Job Description

Work Setting

• Child care centre
• Rural area

Tasks

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and 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
• 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
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• 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
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Target Audience

• Infant (3 months - 11 months)

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Travel insurance