Job Details

Languages
English

Education
Registered Apprenticeship certificate
or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

Experience and specialization
Experience with special needs children
Children with Down syndrome
Children with allergies
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
Benefits
Other benefits
Free parking available
On-site daycare available

Job Description

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, taking children to local points of interest and providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
May plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
May supervise and coordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.