Daycare Coordinator

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
**Tasks**:

- Order supplies and equipment
- Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
- provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
- Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
- Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
- 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
- Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
**Supervision**:

- 5-10 people
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
- Child development worker (ECE level 2)
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check
**Personal suitability**:

- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week