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
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Outdoors
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Non-smoking
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Air conditioned
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
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Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
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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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Maintain daycare equipment
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Storytelling
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Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
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Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
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Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
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Order supplies and equipment
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Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
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Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
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Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
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Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
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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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Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
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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
Supervision
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
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Child development worker (ECE level 2)
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Emergency child care first aid and CPR
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Plan to Protect training
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First Aid Certificate
Experience and specialization
Experience with special needs children
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Children with a mental health disability
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Children with a physical disability
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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 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Vision care benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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On-site recreation and activities
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Team building opportunities
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
- Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
- Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, 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.