Address
Form of work
SalaryOverview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Noisy
Work setting
- Child care centre
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and 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
- Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
- provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
- Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
- Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
- 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
- Perform minor property maintenance
Supervision
- 5-10 people
- 11-15 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Children
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Immunization records
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Long term benefits
- Life insurance
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
