daycare teacher

Overview

Languages: French

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Early childhood education and teaching

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
• Day care centre or nursery school

Responsibilities

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to their needs.
• Maintain daycare equipment.
• 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.
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisor.
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.
• Establish guidelines for behavior.
• 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.

Benefits

• Free parking available.