Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
Experience an asset
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
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
- 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
- Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
- First Aid Certificate
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Bonus
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- On-site daycare available