Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Nursery school
• Before and after school programs

Tasks

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Maintain daycare equipment
• 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
• 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
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
• Light cleaning duties

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• HIGH FIVE training (principles of healthy child development)
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Security and safety

• Child Abuse Registry check
• Child welfare check
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site daycare available
• On-site housing options