Overview

Languages
English

Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment
Noisy
Non-smoking
Work setting
Child care centre
Before and after school programs
Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks
Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
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
Order supplies and equipment
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
Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
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
5-10 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
Plan to Protect training
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience
Infant (3 months - 11 months)
Experience with special needs children
Children with behavioural issues
Children with allergies
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Additional information

Security and safety
Criminal record check
Child Abuse Registry check
Medical exam
Immunization records
Tuberculosis test
Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Bending, crouching, kneeling

Please send your resume/CV