Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
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Child care centre
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Kindergarten
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Before and after school programs
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Elementary school
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Community and social services
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Associations and non profit organizations
Responsibilities
Tasks
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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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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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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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Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
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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
Supervision
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Emergency child care first aid and CPR
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First Aid Certificate
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CPR Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
Type of experience
Experience with special needs children
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Children with allergies
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Children with asthma
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Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Immunization records
Transportation/travel information
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Own transportation
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Own vehicle
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Valid driver's licence
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Driver's abstract
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
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Punctuality
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Dependability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Interpersonal awareness
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Judgement
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Reliability
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Team player
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Values and ethics
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Creativity
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Honesty
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Ability to multitask
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary 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.