Job description:

Responsibilities:

Tasks:

Develop and implement child-care programs that support and 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

Encourage children 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

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

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Additional information:

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

Punctuality

Reliability

Team player

Benefits:

Health benefits

Health care plan

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.