early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Education:

College/CEGEP.

Work setting:

Child care centre.

Tasks:

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties .
• 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.
• 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.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• 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.
• 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 :

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.
• CPR Certificate.

Target audience:

• Children.
• Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years).
• Infant (3 months - 11 months).

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Team player.
• Honesty.
• Ability to multitask.

Screening questions:

Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options:

Early morning.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Other benefits:

Other benefits.

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.