early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Work setting:

Child care centre.

Tasks:

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties .
• Maintain daycare equipment.
• Storytelling.
• 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.
• 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.
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability:

Efficient interpersonal skills. Team player. Values and ethics.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.

Support for youths:

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.