Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week Education: Other trades certificate or diploma Experience: 1 to less than 7 months or equivalent experience

Tasks

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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 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 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Repetitive tasks Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking

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

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you have experience working in this field? What is the highest level of study you have completed? What is your current field of study?

Health benefits

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Dental plan Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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Bonus Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

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Free parking available * On-site daycare available