early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year Experience: 1 to less than 7 months or equivalent experience Work site environment Air conditioned Work setting 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 Order supplies and equipment 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 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 Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours Other benefits Free parking available Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 37.5 hours per week