Early Childhood Education Worker

Work Term: Temporary

• Work Language: English

• Hours: 15 hours per week

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

• or equivalent experience Work setting :

• Before and after school programs Tasks :

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and 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

• Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children

• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts

• provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity

• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits

• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor

• Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act

• Knowledge of licensing regulations

• Establish guidelines for behaviour

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

• 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 Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

• Child development worker (ECE level 2)

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

• First Aid Certificate

• CPR Certificate Security and safety :

• Criminal record check

• Child Abuse Registry check

• Vulnerable sector check Transportation/travel information :

• Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities :

• Repetitive tasks

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

• Bending, crouching, kneeling Personal suitability :

• Punctuality

• Dependability

• Efficient interpersonal skills

• Excellent oral communication

• Excellent written communication

• Flexibility

• Reliability

• Team player

• Values and ethics