infants' 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.
• 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.
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor.
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children.

Target audience:

Infant (3 months - 11 months).

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options:

Shift.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.