early childhood educator assistant

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Before and after school programs

Tasks

• 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
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Team player
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week