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
- Early childhood education and teaching
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.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
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Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
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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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Maintain daycare equipment
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Storytelling
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Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
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Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
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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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Order supplies and equipment
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Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
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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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Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
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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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Establish guidelines for behaviour
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Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
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Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
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Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
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Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
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Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
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Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
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Child development worker (ECE level 2)
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.