1. Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children. 

2. 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. 

3. Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children. 

4. Assess the abilities, interest and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members. 

5. Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisors.  Record observations in observation book. 

6. Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits. 

7. Supervise children at all times. 

8. Always use positive reinforcement with children and always show respect for children, parents and co-workers, 

9. Interact with children and parents on a daily basis. 

10. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children. 

11. Organize activities such as field trips. 

12. Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods. 

13. Maintain daycare equipment/supplies replenishment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties. 

14. Provide monthly reports to coordinators regarding the program, where changes need to be made or what is working well. 

15. Check and record attendance daily; complete daily/monthly/yearly yard checks, monthly fire drills and yearly disaster drills. 

16. Inform coordinator of any absence and fill out appropriate paper work for approval. 

17. Attend staff meetings. 

18. Attend 12 hours of training per year.  

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or college diploma in Early Childhood Education is required  

Valid ECE licence is required

Experience is an asset

Criminal record check is required

Salary:  $16 per hour; 40 hours per week; 45 weeks a year

Benefits:  government-prescribed benefits