Screening questions

Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?; Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?; Are you available for the advertised start date?

Other benefits

Free parking available; Travel insurance; Wellness program

Long term benefits

Group insurance benefits; Life insurance; Pension plan; Maternity and parental benefits

Health benefits

Health care plan; Disability benefits; Dental plan; Vision care benefits; Paramedical services coverage

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

Knowledge of licensing regulations; Establish guidelines for behaviour; 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; 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; Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor; Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children; Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members; Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Punctuality

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Physically demanding; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Public transportation is available

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Noisy; Non-smoking; Air conditioned

Security and Safety

Child abuse registry check; Immunization records; Criminal record check

Work Setting Child care centre

Additional Skills

Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties; Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records; Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children; Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants; Storytelling

Children's Ages Up to 12 years

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings; Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children; Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts; Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods; Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors

Experience with Special Needs Children

Children with behavioural issues; Children with diabetes; Children with allergies; Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD); Children with asthma

Long term benefits

Group insurance benefits, Life insurance, Pension plan, Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

Free parking available, Travel insurance, Wellness program

Health benefits

Health care plan, Disability benefits, Dental plan, Vision care benefits, Paramedical services coverage

Experience Experience an asset

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Child development assistant (ECE level 1); Emergency child care first aid and CPR; Food allergy and anaphylaxis training

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English