Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 hours per week Education: College/CEGEP Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment

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Noisy Non-smoking Air conditioned

Work setting

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Child care centre Urban area

Tasks

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Target audience

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Children

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

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Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Repetitive tasks Physically demanding Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

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