Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

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Child care centre Kindergarten Before and after school programs

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 Maintain daycare equipment 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 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 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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Emergency child care first aid and CPR Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate First Aid Certificate

Target audience

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Children

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Physically demanding Combination of sitting, standing, walking Bending, crouching, kneeling

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Are you currently a student? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? What is the highest level of study you have completed? What is your current field of study?

Other benefits

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Free parking available Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) Team building opportunities * Parking available