Work site environment

• Noisy
• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• 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
• 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
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer