Job Description

Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 38 hours per week Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work site environment

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Outdoors

Work setting

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

Tasks

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Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children Maintain daycare equipment Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents 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 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 Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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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

Security and safety

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Immunization records Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Physically demanding Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

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Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? Do you live near the job location?

Other benefits

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Free parking available On-site daycare available Other benefits Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) Team building opportunities * Parking available