daycare teacher

Government of Canada; Torbay; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Torbay seeks a qualified daycare worker to maintain equipment, engage children through various activities, and ensure their safety and development. Candidates must have an Early Childhood Education Certificate and first aid certification, while on-site work is mandatory. This role involves working directly with children and requires strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR certification required.
• HIGH FIVE training in healthy child development is an asset.
• Must be a member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE).

Responsibilities

• Maintain daycare equipment.
• Lead activities including storytelling and music.
• Engage children creatively through arts and crafts.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Ability to multitask

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• 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
• 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
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• 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

Credentials, licences, memberships, and courses

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• HIGH FIVE training (principles of healthy child development)
• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Target audience: Children

Additional information

• Security and safety
  • Criminal record check
  • Immunization records
  • Vulnerable sector check

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask