Overview
Salary
21-25 CAD/hr (To be negotiated) / 70 to 80 hours bi-weekly
Language
English
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
2 years to 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Storytelling
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- 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
- 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
- Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
- 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 licensing regulations
- Establish guidelines for behaviour
- 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
Additional information
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- MatchDependability
- MatchEfficient interpersonal skills
- MatchExcellent oral communication
- MatchExcellent written communication
- MatchFlexibility
- MatchInterpersonal awareness
- Reliability
- MatchTeam player
- MatchValues and ethics
- Creativity
- Ability to multitask
- Quick learner
Benefits
Health benefits
Financial benefits
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- On-site daycare available
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
