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Tasks
- Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
- Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Maintain daycare equipment
- Storytelling
- Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Order supplies and equipment
- Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
- 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
- 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
- Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Reliability
- Team player
- Creativity
- Honesty
- Ability to multitask