early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: Experience an asset or equivalent experience Work site environment Non-smoking Work setting Child care centre Day care centre or nursery school Tasks Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers 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 Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants Supervision 1 to 2 people Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses  Child development assistant (ECE level 1) Emergency child care first aid and CPR Security and safety Criminal record check Immunization records Transportation/travel information Own transportation Public transportation is available Work conditions and physical capabilities Repetitive tasks Physically demanding Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Personal suitability Punctuality Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Interpersonal awareness Reliability Team player Values and ethics Ability to multitask Screening questions Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits Gratuities Group insurance benefits Life insurance Other benefits Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer