Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?; Are you currently a student?; Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?; Are you available for shift or on-call work?; Do you have education in this field of employment?

Other benefits

Free parking available; On-site daycare available; Learning/training paid by employer; Paid time off (volunteering or personal days); Wellness program

Long term benefits Life insurance

Health benefits

Health care plan; Disability benefits; Dental plan

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; Excellent written communication; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Punctuality

Work Location Information Urban area

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people; 3-4 people; 5-10 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Transportation/Travel Information Own vehicle; Public transportation is available

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Non-smoking; Air conditioned

Security and Safety

Child welfare check; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance; Vulnerable sector check

Type of Experience Pre-flight documentation

Work Setting

Kindergarten; Child care centre; Before and after school programs

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; Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours; Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Children's Ages

5 years; 1 year; 2 years; 3 years; 4 years; Up to 12 years

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings; 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

Experience with Special Needs Children

Children who are deaf or hard of hearing; Children with a physical disability; Children with an intellectual disability; 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 Life insurance

Other benefits

Free parking available, On-site daycare available, Learning/training paid by employer, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Wellness program

Health benefits

Health care plan, Disability benefits, Dental plan

Experience 7 months to less than 1 year

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

First Aid Certificate; Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; CPR Certificate; Child development supervisor (ECE level 3); Child development assistant (ECE level 1); Child development worker (ECE level 2); Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English