Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Work setting
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Child care centre
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Nursery school
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Rural area
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Kindergarten
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Before and after school programs
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
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Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
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Storytelling
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Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
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Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
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Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
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Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
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Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
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Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
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Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
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Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
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Knowledge of licensing regulations
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Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
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Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Emergency child care first aid and CPR
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Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
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Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
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Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
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First Aid Certificate
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CPR Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
Experience with special needs children
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Children with behavioural issues
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Children with allergies
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Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
Additional information
Security and safety
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Child Abuse Registry check
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Vulnerable sector check
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Disability benefits
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Health care plan
Financial benefits
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Group insurance benefits
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Life insurance
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Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Learning/training paid by employer
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Team building opportunities
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Parking available
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.