daycare worker

Education:

College/CEGEP.

Work setting:

Child care centre.

Tasks:

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and 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.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods.
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor.
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children.
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Immunization records.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Repetitive tasks.
• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.

Personal suitability:

• Excellent oral communication.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Honesty.

Screening questions:

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Other benefits:

Other benefits.