Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment

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Noisy Non-smoking

Work setting

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Child care centre Before and after school programs 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 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 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 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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1 to 2 people 3-4 people 5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Target audience

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Children

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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Punctuality Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Interpersonal awareness Judgement Reliability Team player Values and ethics Creativity Honesty * Ability to multitask