early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Education:

College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience.

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 .
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
• Maintain daycare equipment.
• Storytelling.
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers.
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents.
• 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.
• 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.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.
• Establish guidelines for behaviour.
• 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.
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.
• Supervision: 5-10 people.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1).
• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE).
• First Aid Certificate.
• CPR Certificate.

Experience with special needs children:

• Children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Children with a physical disability.
• Children with behavioural issues.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Immunization records.
• Tuberculosis test.
• Vulnerable sector check.

Transportation/travel information:

Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Repetitive tasks.
• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Manual dexterity.

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.
• Creativity.
• Honesty.
• Ability to multitask.

Screening questions:

1. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
2. Are you currently a student?.
3. Do you have experience working in this field?.
4. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
5. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

Early morning.

Other:

Use of artificial intelligence.

Employment terms options:

Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Other benefits:

• On-site daycare available.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Team building opportunities.
• Parking available.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports new