Job Description

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

Work setting

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Child care centre Nursery school Kindergarten Day care centre or nursery school Elementary 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 Storytelling 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 Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Medical exam Tuberculosis test Vulnerable sector check

Personal suitability

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Flexibility Reliability Team player Ability to multitask

Other benefits

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Parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment

Support for Indigenous people

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

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* Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities