Job description:
Wage: $28.39 per hour (full-time permanent position; 35 hours per week)
Benefits: 50% health insurance coverage, after six months
Location of Work: Simplysmart Child Care Inc., 4- 6745 Century Avenue, Mississauga, ON L5N 8C9
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
- Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
- Assist with proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
- Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
- Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
- Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
- May assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
- Assist in conducting parent/teacher interviews
- Assist in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with students, parents and coworkers
- Participate in school special activities and celebrations
- Assist in following and implementing health and safety through the use of a variety of tools including daily observation forms, sanitary practices forms, medication forms, and the environmental assessment tools
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of secondary school
- 1 year minimum of experience in child care
- High standard of professionalism
- Enthusiasm for serving public ensuring that all children & clients are cared for equally & in accordance with SimplySmart standards
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and respond appropriately to client and children’s needs
- High energy level with a strong work ethic
- Excellent organization skills to prioritize workload in order to achieve results in a constantly changing environment
- Ability to safeguard confidential information
- A police vulnerable sector check & verification of medical suitability will be required as specified in the Child Care Early Years Act (CCEYA)
- Ability to work shifts (7am to 6pm)
- Standard First Aid CPR C+
- Immunization up to date (including a 2 step TB test)
- Food handlers’ certificate (preferred)
How to Apply: Send resume by e-mail to: jobs@simplysmartchildcare.com
Company
SimplySmart Child Care Centre Inc.
6745 Century Avenue, Mississauga, ON L5N 8C9
