Languages
English
Education
- Registered Apprenticeship certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Noisy
- Non-smoking
- Air conditioned
Work setting
- Child care centre
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- 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
- 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
- Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
- 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)
- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
- Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Children
Experience with special needs children
- Children with an intellectual disability
- Children with behavioural issues
- Children with Down syndrome
- Children with allergies
- Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
- Children with a genetic disorder
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Immunization records
- Tuberculosis test
- Vulnerable sector check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Creativity
- Ability to multitask
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Life insurance
