Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Work setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
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Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
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Storytelling
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Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
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Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
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Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
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Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
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Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
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Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
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Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
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Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
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Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
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Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
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Establish guidelines for behaviour
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Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
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Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
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Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
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Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
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Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
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First Aid Certificate
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CPR Certificate
Additional information
Security and safety
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Basic security clearance
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Criminal record check
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Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
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Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Repetitive tasks
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Physically demanding
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Attention to detail
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Manual dexterity
Personal suitability
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Punctuality
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Dependability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Interpersonal awareness
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Reliability
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Team player
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Values and ethics
Benefits
Financial benefits
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Support for Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.