Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

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Child care centre 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 Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers 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 Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor 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

Target audience

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Children Infant (3 months - 11 months)

Experience with special needs children

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Children with a mental health disability Children with an intellectual disability Children with behavioural issues Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Child Abuse Registry check Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Attention to detail Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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Punctuality Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Reliability Team player

Screening questions

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Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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Group insurance benefits Life insurance Pension plan

Long term benefits

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Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

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Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer On-site amenities On-site recreation and activities Other benefits * Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)