Job Description
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
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); Emergency child care first aid and CPR
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
- Work Setting
- Child care centre
- Security and Safety
- Child abuse registry check; Child welfare check; Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance; Vulnerable sector check
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Personal Suitability
- Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Dependability; Reliability
- Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills
- 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
- Health benefits
- Health care plan; Disability benefits; Dental plan; Vision care benefits
- Long term benefits
- Group insurance benefits; Life insurance
- Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?; Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?; What is your current level of study?; What is the highest level of study you have completed?; Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?; Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?; Are you available for the advertised start date?; Do you have education in this field of employment?
Benefits
Health benefits
Health care plan, Disability benefits, Dental plan, Vision care benefits
Other benefits
Free parking available
Long term benefits
Group insurance benefits, Life insurance
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen or a permanent 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.
How to apply
By email
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include when submitting your application:
- Cover letter
- References attesting experience
- Letter of recommendation
- Proof of the requested certifications
- Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples
