early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Education:

College/CEGEP.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Work setting:

Child care centre.

Tasks:

• 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.
• Storytelling.
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers.
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provide assistance to students with special needs.

Experience with special needs children:

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD).

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.
• Ability to multitask.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Day.

Other benefits:

Parking available.