Daycare teacher

Daycare teacher focuses on develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.

What the role involves

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
• Leading activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest.
• Assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits.
• Preparing snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods.
• Prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor.
• Maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children.

Skills and requirements

• Relevant teaching, classroom, childcare, QTS, SEN, safeguarding, or early-years experience may be required.

Confirmed role details

• Work Term: Permanent.
• 15 to 40 hours per week.
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?

Candidate fit

• classroom confidence, lesson planning, communication, and learner awareness

Additional role context

• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity.
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems.
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors.