early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Education:

College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

Day care centre or nursery school.

Tasks:

• 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.
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits.
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor.
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children.

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

To be determined. Day. Weekend.

Other benefits:

• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Parking available.