early childhood assistant

  • Mississauga
  • The Ridgeway Educational Rec Centre
Durée de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 40 hours per week Education: Expérience: Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Work site environment Non-smoking Air conditioned Work setting Child care centre Urban area Relocation costs covered by employer 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 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 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 Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings 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 Security and safety Vulnerable sector check Work conditions and physical capabilities Repetitive tasks Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Manual dexterity Personal suitability Punctuality Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Interpersonal awareness Judgement Reliability Team player Values and ethics Experience 1 year to less than 2 years