Job description:

Job Description:

Location: 5540 Russell Street, Halifax, NS B3K 1X2

Salary: $25.42 hourly
Vacancies: 1
Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full-time, 35 to 40 hours/week
Start date: As soon as possible
Employment conditions: Day, Early Morning, Morning

Job Requirements:

Languages: English
Education: College/CEGEP
Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Responsibilities

Tasks

Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.

Maintain daycare equipment

Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers

Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents

Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest

Order supplies and equipment

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

Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor

Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings

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

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Repetitive tasks

Physically demanding

Attention to detail

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

Punctuality

Team player

Values and ethics

Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Ø  Support for persons with disabilities

Ø  Support for newcomers and refugees

Ø  Support for youths

Ø  Support for mature workers

Ø  Supports for visible minorities

How to apply

By email: nedcemployment@gmail.com