Job Description

Responsibilities
Tasks:
 Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical,
cognitive, emotional and social development of children
 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
 Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors

 Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
 Knowledge of licensing regulations
 Establish guidelines for behaviour
 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
 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

Required languages: English

Education level: College/CEGEP or equivalent, Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)  Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certification  First Aid Certification  CRP Certification

Required skills: Punctuality  Dependability  Efficient interpersonal skills  Excellent oral communication  Excellent written communication  Flexibility  Interpersonal awareness  Judgement  Reliability  Team player  Values and ethics

Closest intersection: Croydon Avenue and Regina Street