Scarborough, ON

Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment
Air conditioned
Work setting
Day care centre or nursery school
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
Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
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
Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Interpersonal awareness
Judgement
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics

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