Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
Child care centre
Responsibilities
Tasks
Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
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
Order supplies and equipment
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
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
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
Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
Supervision
1 to 2 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
Children
Additional information
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Medical exam
Immunization records
Tuberculosis test
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
Punctuality
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Interpersonal awareness
Judgement
Team player
Values and ethics
Creativity
Ability to multitask
Benefits
Health benefits
Health care plan
Other benefitsLearning/training paid by employer
On-site daycare available
Team building opportunities
Parking available
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example: braille, screen readers, etc.)
Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example: transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.)
Support for newcomers and refugees
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
Support for youths
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Support for Veterans
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Supports for visible minorities
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
