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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WORKER

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

College / CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work Setting

Child care centre

Personal Suitability

Punctuality, Dependability, Effective interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Interpersonal awareness, Judgement, Reliability, Team player, Values and ethics

Experience with Special Needs Children

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

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, 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, 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, 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

Supervision

5-10 people

Transportation/Travel Information

Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Manual dexterity