Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?; Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?; Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?; Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?; Do you have education in this field of employment?

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

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; Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members

Personal Suitability

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

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Work Site Environment Air conditioned

Security and Safety Child abuse registry check; Criminal record check

Work Setting

Child care centre; Before and after school programs

Additional Skills

Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers; 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

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

Experience with Special Needs Children

Children with a physical disability; Children with an intellectual disability; Children with behavioural issues; Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

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

First Aid Certificate; Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; CPR Certificate; Child development assistant (ECE level 1); Child development worker (ECE level 2); Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Languages English