early childhood assistant

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Day care centre or nursery school

Tasks

• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that 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
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Target audience

• Children

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day
• Weekend
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 32 to 40 hours per week