early childhood assistant

Education

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

Work site environment

• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Nursery school
• Kindergarten

Tasks

• Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Maintain daycare equipment
• 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
• 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
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• 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

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Target audience

• Children

Experience with special needs children

• Children with allergies

Area of specialization

• Pre-school education

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Medical exam
• Immunization records

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Values and ethics
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site daycare available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Does not require Canadian work experience