Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

Outdoors Non-smoking Air conditioned

Work setting

Child care centre Urban area

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 Storytelling Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers 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 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 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 Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Supervision

1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Emergency child care first aid and CPR Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Security and safety

Medical exam Tuberculosis test Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits

Other benefits

Free parking available On-site daycare available Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) Parking available Travel insurance Wellness program