Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Noisy
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Non-smoking
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Air conditioned
Work setting
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Child care centre
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Urban area
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Kindergarten
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Relocation costs covered by employer
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Before and after school programs
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Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
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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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Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
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Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
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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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Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
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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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Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
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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
Supervision
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
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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
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 a physical disability
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Children with an intellectual disability
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Children with behavioural issues
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Children with allergies
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Child Abuse Registry check
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Medical exam
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Immunization records
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Tuberculosis test
Transportation/travel information
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Own vehicle
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Valid driver's licence
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Public transportation is available
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
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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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
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Vision care benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Learning/training paid by employer
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On-site daycare available
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On-site recreation and activities
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.