North End Community Day Care Centre
– Work Term: Permanent
– Work Language: English
– Hours: 40 hours per week
– Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
– Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting- Child care centre
– Before and after school programs
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
– Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
– Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
– Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
– Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
– provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
– Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
– Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
– 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 Day Nurseries Act
– Knowledge of licensing regulations
– Establish guidelines for behaviour
– Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
– 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
– Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
Supervision- 5-10 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses – Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
– Child development worker (ECE level 2)
– Emergency child care first aid and CPR
Experience with special needs children- Children who are blind or visually impaired
– Children who are deaf or hard of hearing
– Children with a mental health disability
– Children with a physical disability
– Children with an intellectual disability
– Children with behavioural issues
– Children with Down syndrome
– Children with allergies
– Children with asthma
– Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
– Children with diabetes
– Children with epilepsy
– Children with a genetic disorder
Security and safety- Criminal record check
– Child Abuse Registry check
– Vulnerable sector check
Work conditions and physical capabilities- Repetitive tasks
– Physically demanding
– Attention to detail
– Combination of sitting, standing, walking
– Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability- Punctuality
– Dependability
– Efficient interpersonal skills
– Excellent oral communication
– Excellent written communication
– Flexibility
– Interpersonal awareness
– Reliability
– Team player
– Values and ethics
– Ability to multitask
Screening questions- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
– Are you willing to relocate for this position?
– Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
– Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
– Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
– What is the highest level of study you have completed?
– What is your current level of study?
Health benefits- Dental plan
– Health care plan
Long term benefits- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Salary: $20.81 to $24.39 hourly (to be negotiated)