Overview
Languages
English
Job title:
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
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.
Work site environment
- Air conditioned
Work setting
- Child care centre
- Nursery school
- Kindergarten
Responsibilities
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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Children
Experience with special needs children
- Children with allergies
Area of specialization
- Pre-school education
Additional information
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
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- On-site daycare available