early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 to less than 7 months Work site environment Noisy Non-smoking Work setting Child care centre Urban area Tasks Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers 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 Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts 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 Knowledge of licensing regulations 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 Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants Personal suitability Punctuality Flexibility Reliability Team player Values and ethics Health benefits Health care plan Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week