early childhood educator - preschool

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year.

Work setting:

Child care centre.

Tasks:

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties .
• 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.
• 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.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.
• Establish guidelines for behaviour.
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1).
• First Aid Certificate.
• CPR Certificate.

Security and safety:

• Child welfare check.
• Vulnerable sector check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Repetitive tasks.
• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.
• Creativity.
• Honesty.
• Ability to multitask.

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?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Life insurance.

Long term benefits:

• Maternity and parental benefits.

Other benefits:

• Parking available.