Overview

Languages

English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

Work site environment

Outdoors
Noisy
Non-smoking
Air conditioned

Work setting

Child care centre
Rural area
Before and after school programs
Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
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
Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
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
Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act
Knowledge of licensing regulations
Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
Child development worker (ECE level 2)
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Experience with special needs children

Children with a mental health disability
Children with a physical disability
Children with an intellectual disability
Children with behavioural issues
Children with allergies
Children with asthma
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Additional information

Security and safety

Criminal record check
Child Abuse Registry check
Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

Punctuality
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Interpersonal awareness
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics
Creativity
Honesty
Ability to multitask

Benefits

Other benefits

Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Team building opportunities
Parking available

early childhood educator (ECE)