Early Childhood Assistant

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Skills and Abilities

Tasks
- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and 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
- Encourage children 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 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and coursesﾠ
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Reliability
- Team player
- Creativity
- Honesty
- Ability to multitask
Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
- Evening
- Morning
- Day
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Parking available
Support for Indigenous people
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations