Early childhood educator assistant

Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

Job requirements:

Languages:
English

Education:
Other trades certificate or diploma related to early childhood education

Experience:

Experience an asset

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Work setting:
Child care centre

Personal suitability:
Punctuality, Dependability, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Flexibility, Interpersonal awareness, Judgement, Reliability, Team player, Values and ethics

Tasks:
1. Storytelling, Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest,
2. Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children,
3. Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts,
4. Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits,
5. Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties,
6. Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods,
7. Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor,
8. Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors,
9. Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings, Knowledge of licensing regulations,
10. Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members,
11. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children,
12. Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children,
13. Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Security and safety:
Basic security clearance