Job Description

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

Work site environment

Non-smoking

Work setting

Child care centre
Urban area

Tasks

Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
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
Maintain daycare equipment
Storytelling
Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
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
Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
Child development worker (ECE level 2)
Emergency child care first aid and CPR
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate

Target audience

Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years)

Area of specialization

Pre-school education

Security and safety

Criminal record check
Child Abuse Registry check
Child welfare check
Immunization records
Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Physically demanding
Attention to detail
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
Creativity
Honesty
Ability to multitask

Screening questions

Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Are you currently a student?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Pension plan

early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Job Overview

Company Overview

Job Description

Work site environment

Work setting

Tasks

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Target audience

Area of specialization

Security and safety

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Personal suitability

Screening questions

Employment terms options

Health benefits

Financial benefits

Job Details

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