early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Overview

Languages

English

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Early childhood education and teaching

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Rural area
• Day care centre or nursery school

Responsibilities

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• 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
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• 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
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

Credentials

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Additional information

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Large workload

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

• Life insurance

• Free parking available
• On-site daycare available