Early childhood educator – special needs

Instructors

Job Id: 3654

2483189 Ontario Inc.

lullaboo-queen@emailsonweb.net

September 19, 2023

Brampton

Ontario

Full Time

Languages
English

Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience
2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment
Non-smoking
Air conditioned

Work setting
Child care centre
Nursery school

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
Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
Order supplies and equipment
Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
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 Day Nurseries Act
Knowledge of licensing regulations
Establish guidelines for behaviour
Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
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

Supervision
3-4 people

Job Requirements:
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization
Experience with special needs children
Children with a physical disability
Children with an intellectual disability
Children with behavioural issues
Children with Down syndrome
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Additional information
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Medical exam

Transportation/travel information
Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Manual dexterity

Benefits
Health benefits
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage

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