child care worker assistant

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

• Child care centre.
• Urban area.

Tasks:

• 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.
• 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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1).
• Child development worker (ECE level 2).
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.
• CPR Certificate.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Vulnerable sector check.

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation.
• Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• 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.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.
• Creativity.
• 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:

• Morning.
• Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Bonus.
• Group insurance benefits.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• On-site daycare available.
• Team building opportunities.