Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

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Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs. Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties 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 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 Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings 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 organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Supervision

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3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Child development supervisor (ECE level 3) Child development worker (ECE level 2)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Repetitive tasks Physically demanding Attention to detail Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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

Support for persons with disabilities

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Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)

Support for youths

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Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for Veterans

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Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

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Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

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Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for visible minorities

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* Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees