daycare coordinator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Day care centre or nursery school

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Order supplies and equipment
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• 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 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

• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Children

Area of specialization

• Pre-school education

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Medical exam
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Ability to multitask