Early Childhood intern/associate/educator

Milestones Early Childhood Development Centres

Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs. Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties 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 Maintain daycare equipment Storytelling Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers 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 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 Establish guidelines for behaviour 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

Required Skills
Child development assistant (ECE level 1) Child development supervisor (ECE level 3) Child development worker (ECE level 2) Emergency child care first aid and CPR Food allergy and anaphylaxis training Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate

How to Apply
By email [email protected] What you must include in your application: Cover letter Answers to the following screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Are you currently a student? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting? What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process: References attesting to experience Proof of the requested certifications The highest level of education and the name of the institution where it was completed