Address
Form of work
SalaryOverview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Noisy
- Non-smoking
- Air conditioned
Work setting
- Child care centre
- Before and after school programs
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- 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
- 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
- Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
- 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
Supervision
- 5-10 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Children
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
- Creativity
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
