What the posting asks for

• 7 months to 1 year's experience
• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• English

From the posting's details in Job Bank's open data. The full ad is on Job Bank.

Hours and terms

• 2 to 28 hours a week
• Shifts: mornings, days, evenings, flexible hours
• Part time, Casual employment
• In person

Usually needed for this kind of work

• Completion of a two- to four-year college program in early childhood education ora bachelor's degree in child development is required.
• Often asked for in B.C.: First aid certificate (WorkSafeBC Basic, Intermediate or Advanced). For workplace first aid attendants. These replaced Occupational First Aid (OFA) Levels 1, 2 and 3 on November 1, 2024.
• Often asked for in B.C.: Early Childhood Educator certificate (B.C. ECE Registry). Needed to work as an ECE or ECE Assistant in licensed B.C. child care.

From Canada's occupation guide (OaSIS) for Early childhood educators (NOC 42202). It describes this kind of work in general, not this employer's ad.

What this work usually involves

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, taking children to local points of interest and providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits

About the employer

• Industry: Health care and social assistance
• Region: Northeast Region