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Daycare Supervisor

Work setting

• Child care centre
• 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
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Order supplies and equipment
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Ability to multitask