early childhood assistant

Additional Information

• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Child care centre

Tasks

• 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
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• 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
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 hours per week