Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
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Child care centre
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Day care centre or nursery school
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
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Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
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Storytelling
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Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
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Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
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Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
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Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
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Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
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Knowledge of licensing regulations
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Establish guidelines for behaviour
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Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
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Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
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Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
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Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
Supervision
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
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First Aid Certificate
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CPR Certificate
Experience and specialization
Experience with special needs children
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Children with an intellectual disability
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Children with behavioural issues
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Children with allergies
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Children with diabetes
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Repetitive tasks
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Attention to detail
Personal suitability
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Punctuality
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Dependability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Reliability
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Team player
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Values and ethics
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Ability to multitask
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Hardworking
Benefits
Health benefits
Other benefits
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Support for Veterans
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.