early childhood assistant

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

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.
• 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.
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1).
• First Aid Certificate.

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Reliability.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.