Job description:

• Develop, implement childcare programs that support and promote, physical, cognitive, emotional, social and cultural development of children
• Lead activities by telling/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, physical activity
• Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities, incorporating an Indigenous world view
• Develop activities that introduce math and literacy concepts
• Establish policies, procedures including acceptable dicsaplinary policies
• Be familiar with emergency procedures
• Guide, assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing, toilet habits
• Observe children for signs of potential learning/behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Establish guidelines for behavior
• Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand
• Plan, maintain and environment that protects health, safety, security, wellbeing of children
• Establish, maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers and community service providers working with children
• Assess abilities, interests, needs of children, discuss progress/challenges with parents and other staff members
• Provide opportunities for sleep and rest time
• Supervise the provision of nutritious snacks and lunches
• Prepare snacks, arrange room/furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educator/supervisors
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary
• Maintain daycare equipment, assist in general cleaning, house keeping and cooking as necessary
• Attend staff meetings in service, discuss children’s progress or challenges, attend training as required
• Assist in supervision of assistants, aides, volunteers in the daycare
• Maintain appropriate files and records of all the children in attendance
• Maintain current all personnel requirements to meet licensing specifications

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Bachelors Degree or college diploma in early childhood education is required
2. Experience in urban Aboriginal communities is an asset
3. Valid ECE Certificate
4. Criminal Record Check
5. Effective verbal, listening and interpersonal skills is required
6. Working effectively as a team player is required
7. A combination of sitting, standing, walking, and lifting is required
8. Caring for children can be physically demanding – The daycare employee maybe lifting/carrying children/equipment/furniture and may spend time sitting on the floor or child size furniture.
9. Evidence for the personnel file that the employee has complied with the Province’s immunizations and TB testing as required
10. Valid First Aid certificate required
11. Valid CPR certificate required