early childhood assistant
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Tasks:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Screening questions:
Do you have experience working in this field?.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Life insurance.
- Pension plan.
Other benefits:
Free parking available.