Work Term : PermanentWork Language : EnglishHours : 15 hours per weekEducation : No degree, certificate or diplomaExperience : 1 to less than 7 monthsWork site environment
- Outdoors
- Air conditioned
Work setting
- Child care centre
- Urban area
Tasks
- Storytelling
- 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
- 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
- Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
- Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Experience with special needs children
- Children with behavioural issues
- Children with allergies
- Children with asthma
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Other benefits
- Learning / training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities