Child Care Worker, Daycare - Edmonton, Canada - Red Apple Daycare and out of schoolcare ltd
Red Apple Daycare and out of schoolcare ltd
Edmonton, Canada
Verified Company
2 weeks ago
Description
Work Term:
Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 44 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other nonuniversity certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment:
- Outdoors
- Air conditioned
Work setting:
- Child care centre
- Before and after school programs
Tasks:
- Develop and implement childcare programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- 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
- Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
- Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
- Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
- 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
- Plan and organize activities for schoolage children in childcare programs before and after regular school hours
Supervision:
- 1 to 2 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:
- Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
- Child development worker (ECE level 2)
- Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Experience with special needs children:
- Children with a physical disability
- Children with an intellectual disability
- Children with behavioural issues
- Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
Security and safety:
- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability:
- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Screening questions:
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the aboveindicated required certifications?
Other benefits:
- Free parking available
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
