OVERVIEW
LANGUAGES
English
STUDENT STATUS
- No degree, certificate or diploma
- Full time enrollment
- Part time enrollment
ON SITE
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT
WORK SETTING
- Before and after school programs
- Day care centre or nursery school
RESPONSIBILITIES
TASKS
- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Maintain daycare equipment
- 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
- Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
- 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
- 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
- Administer first aid in emergency situations
SUPERVISION
CREDENTIALS
CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES
- Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
- HIGH FIVE training (principles of healthy child development)
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION
TARGET AUDIENCE
- School age (6 - 12 years)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SECURITY AND SAFETY
- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
- Medical exam
- Immunization records
- Bondable
- Vulnerable sector check
- Reference required
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION
WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Creativity
- Honesty
- Ability to multitask
BENEFITS
OTHER BENEFITS
- Free parking available
- On-site daycare available
- On-site housing options