Job Description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- Montessori teacher education
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Child care centre
- Nursery school
- Kindergarten
- Before and after school programs
- Day care centre or nursery school
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- Storytelling
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that 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
- 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
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
- Establish guidelines for behaviour
- 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
- Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
Supervision
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate
Additional information
Security and safety
- Immunization records
- Tuberculosis test
- Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Creativity
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site daycare available
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Remote job, Traineeship, Local area,