Job Description

2 vacancies (Starts as soon as possible)

Wage: 19.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per Week (Permanent employment
Full time)

Work: Day, Early Morning, Evening, Morning, Shift

Work setting
– Child care centre

Responsibilities & Tasks
– 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
– Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
– Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
– Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
– Provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
– 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
– 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
– 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

Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
– Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
– Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
– Child development worker (ECE level 2)
– Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)

Additional information (Security and safety)
– Criminal record 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 written communication
– Flexibility
– Judgement
– Reliability
– Team player
– Values and ethics
– Honesty

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Persons with disabilities, Newcomers to Canada, Mature workers, Veterans, Visible minorities

Required languages: English

Education level: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Required skills: 1 year to less than 2 years

Closest intersection: 12761 50 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5A 4L8