child care worker - level 1

Government of Canada; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a Child Development Assistant to work in a daycare in Saskatoon, Canada. The ideal candidate will develop and implement educational programs tailored to children's needs, supervise staff, and maintain equipment. Required qualifications include a college diploma in early childhood education and current first aid certifications. This position requires on-site work with no remote options. Benefits include parking availability.

Benefits

Parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in early childhood education.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations regarding child care.
• Possess necessary first aid and CPR certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development and prepare tailored learning plans.
• Develop child-care programs promoting children's development.
• Supervise staff, volunteers, and trainees in the daycare setting.
• Maintain daycare equipment and order supplies.

Skills

Child development assistance

Storytelling

Supervision

Creative expression encouragement

Education

College diploma in early childhood education

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• 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 setting

• Child care centre
• Kindergarten
• Before and after school programs
• Day care centre or nursery school

Responsibilities Tasks

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• 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
• Order supplies and equipment
• 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
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• 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
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Benefits

• Parking available