Work site environment

• Child welfare

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Daycare

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

• Strategic planning

Experience with special needs children

• Children with behavioural issues
• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Child welfare check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Creativity

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site daycare available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available