Ece Assistant

Work Term: Temporary

• Work Language: English

• Hours: 15 to 17.5 hours per week

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

• or equivalent experience Work setting :

• Before and after school programs Tasks :

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children

• Storytelling

• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest

• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts

• provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity

• 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

• Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act

• Knowledge of licensing regulations

• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours Supervision :

• 5-10 people Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

• Child development worker (ECE level 2)

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR

• HIGH FIVE training (principles of healthy child development)

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

• First Aid Certificate

• CPR Certificate Experience with special needs children :

• Children with a physical disability

• Children with behavioural issues

• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD) Security and safety :

• Criminal record check

• Child Abuse Registry check

• Vulnerable sector check Transportation/travel information :

• Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities :

• Repetitive tasks

• Attention to detail

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

• Bending, crouching, kneeling Personal suitability :

• Punctuality

• Dependability

• Flexibility

• Judgement

• Reliability

• Team player