Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
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Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
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Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
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Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
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Order supplies and equipment
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Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
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Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
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Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
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Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
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Knowledge of licensing regulations
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Establish guidelines for behaviour
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Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
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Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
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Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
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Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
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Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
Supervision
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
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Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Work under pressure
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Ability to work independently
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Reliability
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Team player
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Ability to multitask
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Organized
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Time management
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
- Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.