Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: Experience an asset
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

Child care centre

Tasks

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 Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts 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 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 Knowledge of licensing regulations Establish guidelines for behaviour 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 Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Emergency child care first aid and CPR Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate

Experience with special needs children

Children with an intellectual disability Children with behavioural issues

Security and safety

Criminal record check Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

Punctuality Dependability Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Judgement Reliability Team player Values and ethics

Screening questions

Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available for the advertised start date? 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?

Health benefits

Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Bonus

Long term benefits

Group insurance benefits Life insurance

Other benefits

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