Early Childhood Program Staff Assistant

Work Term: Casual

• Work Language: French

• Hours: 10 to 40 hours per week

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• Experience: Experience an asset Work setting :

• Child care centre Tasks :

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties

• 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

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Food allergy and anaphylaxis training

• First Aid Certificate

• CPR Certificate Security and safety :

• Criminal record check

• Immunization records

• Vulnerable sector check Work conditions and physical capabilities :

• Attention to detail

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

• Bending, crouching, kneeling Personal suitability :

• Punctuality

• Dependability

• Excellent oral communication

• Flexibility

• Judgement

• Reliability

• Team player

• Values and ethics

• Creativity

• Honesty

• Ability to multitask Screening questions :

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?

• Are you available for the advertised start date?

• Are you currently a student?

• 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?