child care worker assistant

Government of Canada; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Quebec is seeking skilled childcare workers to develop and implement programs for children's physical, cognitive, and emotional development. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, specific Early Childhood education certifications, and experience with special needs children. Responsibilities include assessing children's development, guiding daily activities, and maintaining a safe environment. Punctuality and interpersonal skills are essential for this rewarding role.

Benefits

Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with children with special needs including ADHD.
• Experience in pre-school education.

Responsibilities

• Assess children’s development to prepare tailored learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Guide children in developing proper habits.
• Observe children's progress and prepare reports.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Dependability

Flexibility

Punctuality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

French

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non‑smoking

Work setting

• Day care centre or nursery school

Responsibilities Tasks

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Assist co‑workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Develop and implement child‑care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• 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
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• 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
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• 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
• Plan and organise activities for school‑age children in child‑care programs before and after regular school hours

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Children

Experience with special needs children

• Children with an intellectual disability
• Children with behavioural issues
• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Area of specialization

• Pre‑school education

Additional information Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask

Benefits Financial benefits

• Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)