Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Experience an asset
Work setting
- Urban area
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
- provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
- 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
- Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Newborn (including expecting mother)
- Infant (3 months - 11 months)
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Immunization records
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
- Other benefits