Job Description

Work Term: Casual Work Language: English Hours: 10 to 25 hours per week Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work site environment

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Outdoors Noisy Non-smoking Air conditioned

Work setting

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Child care centre

Tasks

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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 Encourage children 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 Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor 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 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

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First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate

Security and safety

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Medical exam Immunization records Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

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Own transportation Valid driver's licence Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Attention to detail 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

Screening questions

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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?