Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

Before and after school programs Day care centre or nursery school

Tasks

Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children Maintain daycare equipment 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 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 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

Child development assistant (ECE level 1) Child development supervisor (ECE level 3) Child development worker (ECE level 2) Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate

Security and safety

Criminal record check Medical exam Immunization records Tuberculosis test Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

Punctuality Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Reliability Team player

Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Health benefits

Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits