Laboratory Technician

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children.
• Supervise staff, trainees, or volunteers.
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and taking children to local points of interest.
• 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.
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisor.
• 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.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.

Minimum Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.

Support Programs

Support for newcomers and refugees: Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees.

Support for youths: Offers mentorship, coaching, and/or networking opportunities for youth and Indigenous workers.