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
Work site environment
Outdoors
Noisy
Non-smoking
Work setting
Child care centre
Urban area
Relocation costs not covered by employer
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
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
First Aid Certificate
Target audience
Children
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Immunization records
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Manual dexterity
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?
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
Shift
Flexible hours
Morning
Day
Other benefits
Free parking available
On-site daycare available
Other benefits
Parking available
Support for persons with disabilities
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
Supports for visible minorities
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
