Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 37.5 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

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Non-smoking Air conditioned

Work setting

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Kindergarten

Tasks

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Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs. 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 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 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 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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5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Target audience

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Children

Security and safety

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Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Repetitive tasks 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 Honesty * Ability to multitask