About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Outdoors. Noisy. Non-smoking. Air conditioned. Work setting: Child care centre. Urban area. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Tasks: Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers. Maintain daycare equipment. Storytelling. 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. 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. 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. 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. Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants. Supervision: 5-10 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : First Aid Certificate. CPR Certificate. Experience with special needs children: Children with a physical disability. Children with behavioural issues. Children with allergies. Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD). Children with epilepsy. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Immunization records. Vulnerable sector check. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Physically demanding. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Punctuality. Dependability. Flexibility. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Honesty. Ability to multitask. Screening questions: Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available.