Daycare teacher

• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: Bilingual
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Asset languages

• Mandarin
• Italian
• Portuguese
• Spanish; Castilian
• German

Tasks

• Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• 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
• 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
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• 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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Day

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)