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Education: College/CEGEP. Work site environment: Outdoors. Noisy. Non-smoking. Work setting: Child care centre. Urban area. Tasks: Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children. Maintain daycare equipment. Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents. Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest. Order supplies and equipment. 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. Knowledge of licensing regulations. 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. Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants. Establish work schedules and procedures. Establish and co-ordinate administrative policies and procedures. Co-ordinate maintenance and repair services. Assist in the development of operation, maintenance and safety procedures. Plan and manage the facility's operations budget. Assist in the preparation of operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetary controls. Prepare reports for senior management. Monitor staff performance . Supervision: 1 to 2 people. 3-4 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Emergency child care first aid and CPR. Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate. First Aid Certificate. CPR Certificate. Target audience: Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years). Infant (3 months - 11 months). Security and safety: Vulnerable sector check. Personal suitability: Punctuality. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Creativity. Honesty. Patience. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Financial benefits: Bonus. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Other benefits. Team building opportunities. Parking available.