First Aid Certificate; Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; CPR Certificate; Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate; Child development supervisor (ECE level 3); Child development worker (ECE level 2); Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
Experience with Special Needs Children
Children with allergies; Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD); Children with asthma
Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills
Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings; Bathe diaper and feed infants and toddlers; Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical cognitive emotional and social development of children; Engage children in activities by telling stories teaching songs and preparing crafts; Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods; Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
Childrens Ages
Up to 12 years
Additional Skills
Supervise staff trainees or volunteers; Order supplies and equipment; Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties; Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records; 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; Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants; Storytelling
Work Setting
Child care centre; Before and after school programs
Security and Safety
Criminal record check; Basic security clearance
Work Site Environment
Outdoors; Noisy; Non-smoking; Air conditioned
Transportation/Travel Information
Own transportation
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting standing walking; Bending crouching kneeling
Ability to Supervise
5-10 people
Work Location Information
Urban area
Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent written communication; Dependability; Values and ethics; Reliability; Punctuality
Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills
Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act; Knowledge of licensing regulations; Establish guidelines for behaviour; 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; provide opportunities 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; Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents guardians or supervisor; Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health security and well-being of children; Assess the abilities interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members; Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
Financial benefits
Bonus
Other benefits
Free parking available; Subsidised public transportation; Team building opportunities; Parking available
Screening questions
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?; Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?; What is your current level of study?; What is your current field of study?; What is the highest level of study you have completed?; Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?; Are you available for shift or on-call work?; Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?; Do you have education in this field of employment?
Company Details
Languages
English
Security and Safety
Criminal record check
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