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Job Requirements:
Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate
Criminal record check
Vulnerable sectors check
A Sincere and genuine interest in young children and their families
Knowledge of early childhood development and family dynamics
Ability to work with children who are developmentally delayed
Ability to work with families of different ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
Model positive behaviour through interaction with children, families, employees, the community and the board
Ability to develop trust and maintain open communication with children, families, employees, the community and the board
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to resolve conflict in a constructive manner and maintain emotional control when under stress
Effective problem solving skills, time management and organizational skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all circumstances
Be self-motivated, energetic, creative, playful, patient, respectful, compassionate and fair
The hours offered are 25-30hrs/week, dependent on enrolment. Candidate must be available Monday-Friday 6-6 depending on the needs of the facility.
There are opportunities to further your education in childcare to those interested!
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Children'S Ages
- 5 years
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 3-11 months
- 4 years
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Not applicable
Early Childhood Education Skills
- Provide supervision and guidance of daily activities, field trips and special activities
Additional Skills
- Maintain day care supplies and equipment
- Assist in housekeeping duties
- Assist in maintaining records of children
Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills
- Prepare craft materials and assist children to use them
- Prepare and serve snacks
- Observe children and report on observations to supervisor
- Guide children in development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
- Conduct and monitor activity programs designed for young children
- Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
- Arrange transition periods such as lunch and rest for children
Experience With Children Who Have Special Needs
- Children with an intellectual disability
- Children with behavioural issues
Work Setting
- Day-care centre
Ability to Supervise
- 5-10 people
Work Location Information
- Rural community
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check