Daycare Educator

Work Term: Temporary

Work Language: Bilingual

Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week

Education

Certificate or diploma from a college, cégep, or other non-university educational institution in a 1 to 2 year program or equivalent experience

Other languages

Mandarin

Italian

Portuguese

Spanish; Castilian

German

Tasks

Assess the child's development to prepare an adapted learning plan

Assist colleagues with household and culinary tasks

Prepare and implement early childhood education programs that promote the physical, cognitive, affective, and social development of children

Summarize the child's overall situation and communicate the information to parents

Help early childhood educators implement programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children

Lead children's activities by telling stories, teaching songs, and taking them to places of interest in the area

Help early childhood educators and supervisors maintain records

Encourage children to express their creativity through art, dramatic play, music, and physical activity

Involve children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs, and preparing crafts

Guide and assist children in developing good habits for meals, toileting, and dressing

Prepare and serve snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for dinner and naps

Observe children to detect learning difficulties or behavioral issues, and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors

Attend staff meetings to discuss children's progress and issues

Attend staff meetings to discuss children's progress and difficulties

Establish relationships with colleagues and other community service providers for children and collaborate with them

Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, safety, and well-being of children

Plan and organize activities for school-aged children participating in before and after school care programs

Safety and security

Criminal record check

Personal qualities

Sense of responsibility

Effective interpersonal relationships

Flexibility

Reliable

Team spirit

Values and ethics

Experience

• 1 to less than 2 years
• Employment conditions options
• Flexible schedule
• Day
• Other benefits
• Employer-paid learning/training
• Paid time off (personal or volunteer days)