Employment Information
- Post ID: 775783454
- Open Date: April 22, 2024
- Close Date: June 9, 2024
- Organization: Canada Place Child Care Society
- Sector: Childcare & Caregiving
- Business Location:9700 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4C3
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Job Details
- Experience: Not mandatory
- Job Vacancies: 1
- Compensation: $15.00 to $15.50 per hour (To be negotiated) / 30 to 35 hours per week
- Anticipated Start Date: June 17, 2024
- Apply by: email to [email protected] or by mail
- Education: High school graduation certificate
Job Description
Tasks
- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- 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
- 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
- Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
- 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 Day Nurseries Act
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
- 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
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check
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
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Honesty
- Ability to multitask