Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

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Non-smoking Air conditioned

Work setting

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Child care centre

Tasks

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Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs. Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children Storytelling Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that 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 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 Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings Knowledge of licensing regulations 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 Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Food allergy and anaphylaxis training Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate

Target audience

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Children

Experience with special needs children

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Children with behavioural issues Children with allergies Children with asthma Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD) Children with epilepsy Children with a genetic disorder

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Immunization records Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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Punctuality Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Judgement Reliability Team player Creativity Ability to multitask

Health benefits

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Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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Group insurance benefits Life insurance Pension plan

Long term benefits

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Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

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Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) * Team building opportunities