- Work Term: Permanent

- Work Language: English

- Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week

- Education: College/CEGEP

- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment- Non-smoking
- Air conditioned
Work setting- Child care centre
- Kindergarten
- Before and after school programs
- Day care centre or nursery school
Tasks- 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
- 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
- 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- 3-4 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses - Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Security and safety- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information- 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
Screening questions- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Financial benefits- Bonus
Other benefits- Team building opportunities





Salary: $15.00 to $19.00 hourly (to be negotiated)