Helper, Daycare

Work Term: Permanent

• Work Language: English

• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• Experience: Experience an asset Work site environment :

• Outdoors

• Noisy

• Non-smoking

• Air conditioned Work setting :

• Child care centre

• Rural area

• Kindergarten

• Before and after school programs

• Day care centre or nursery school Tasks :

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers

• Storytelling

• 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

• Establish guidelines for behaviour

• Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members

• 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 :

• First Aid Certificate

• CPR Certificate Target audience :

• Newborn (including expecting mother)

• Infant (3 months - 11 months) Security and safety :

• Basic security clearance

• Immunization records

• Vulnerable sector check Transportation/travel information :

• Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities :

• Repetitive tasks

• Physically demanding

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

• Bending, crouching, kneeling Personal suitability :

• Punctuality

• Dependability

• Efficient interpersonal skills

• Excellent oral communication

• Excellent written communication

• Flexibility

• Interpersonal awareness

• Judgement

• Reliability

• Team player

• Values and ethics Other benefits :

• Free parking available

• On-site daycare available

• Team building opportunities

• Parking available

• Wellness program