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
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Outdoors
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Noisy
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Non-smoking
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Air conditioned
Work setting
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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Storytelling
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Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
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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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Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
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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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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
Supervision
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
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First Aid Certificate
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CPR Certificate
Experience and specialization
Experience with special needs children
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Children who are deaf or hard of hearing
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Children with a mental health disability
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Children with behavioural issues
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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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Immunization records
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Tuberculosis test
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Vulnerable sector check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Repetitive tasks
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Physically demanding
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Attention to detail
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Manual dexterity
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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Ability to multitask
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.