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Salary

$24–$26 an hour

Job type

Full-time

Full Job Description

Work Setting

• Child care centre

Tasks

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Storytelling
• 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
• 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
• Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
• 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
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam
• Immunization records

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics