Vacancies:
2
Job start date:
As soon as possible
Wage: $19.50/ hour
Hours:
30 to 40 hours/week
Marketed to:
Youth, Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Apprentices
Terms of employment:
Day, Evening, Flexible Hours, Morning, Shift
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
- 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
- Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
- Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Credentials/Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate
Additional information:
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Repetitive tasks
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Benefits:
Health benefits - Health care plan
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years
Languages:
English
Personal suitability:
Punctuality
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Team player
Ability to multitask
Employer:
Lotsa Tots Child Care Services Ltd.
JOB LOCATION:
29 Michener Bend,
Red Deer, AB
T4P 0J9
HOW TO APPLY:
By mail:
29 Michener Bend,
Red Deer, AB
T4P 0J9
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