Job Description
Languages
English
Education
College/CEGEP
or equivalent experience
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; CPR Certificate; Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
Experience
Experience an asset
- Children’s Ages
- 5 years; 1 year; 2 years; 3 years; 4 years; Infant (3 months – 11 months); Up to 12 years
- Additional Skills
- Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records; Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children; Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
- Security and Safety
- Child abuse registry check; Immunization records; Vulnerable sector check
- Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation; Own vehicle; Valid driver’s licence
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Work Location Information
- Rural area
- Personal Suitability
- Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Punctuality
- Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills
- Knowledge of licensing regulations; Establish guidelines for behaviour; 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; Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children; 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
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Apprentices
Intended job posting audience
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.
