Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years or equivalent experience

Work site environment

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Noisy Non-smoking Air conditioned

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 Order supplies and equipment 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Emergency child care first aid and CPR Food allergy and anaphylaxis training HIGH FIVE training (principles of healthy child development) Plan to Protect training First Aid Certificate Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate CPR Certificate

Experience with special needs children

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Children with Down syndrome Children with allergies

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Child Abuse Registry check Child welfare check Medical exam Immunization records Tuberculosis test Bondable Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Repetitive tasks Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Bending, crouching, kneeling

Screening questions

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Are you available for the advertised start date? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan * Vision care benefits