early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Child care centre

Tasks

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Maintain daycare equipment
• 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
• 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
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• 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

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• First Aid Certificate

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Ability to multitask

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 hours per week