Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?; Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?; Are you available for the advertised start date?

Other benefits

On-site recreation and activities; Free parking available; Team building opportunities

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act; 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; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Values and ethics; Reliability; Punctuality

Work Location Information Urban area

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

Security and Safety

Child abuse registry check; Immunization records; Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Work Setting

Day care centre or nursery school; Before and after school programs

Additional Skills

Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties; Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Children's Ages Up to 12 years

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers; 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

Other benefits

On-site recreation and activities, Free parking available, Team building opportunities

Experience Experience an asset

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages French