Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

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Child care centre Rural area Before and after school programs Day care centre or nursery school

Tasks

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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 Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers 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 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

Supervision

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5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate

Target audience

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Children Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years) Infant (3 months - 11 months)

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

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Own transportation

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 Flexibility Interpersonal awareness Judgement Reliability Team player Values and ethics

Screening questions

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Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position? 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?

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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Bonus Group insurance benefits Life insurance Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

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Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

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Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer On-site daycare available Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) Team building opportunities Parking available Travel insurance * Wellness program