child care worker, daycare

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work Setting:

• Child care centre
• Urban area
• Before and after school programs

Tasks:

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Storytelling
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that 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
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• 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
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• 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
• 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

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses:

• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Security and Safety:

• Criminal record check

Transportation / Travel Information:

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability:

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Are you available for the advertised start date?

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?