child care worker assistant

Government of Canada; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal agency is seeking a childcare worker in Nova Scotia to develop and implement programs for the physical and emotional growth of children. The ideal candidate will have experience supervising staff and will be required to hold various childcare certifications. This position demands a strong commitment to teamwork and communication, alongside a passion for working with children.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience with children in a group setting.
• Must have valid first aid and CPR certification.
• A secondary (high) school graduation certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs for children.
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers.
• Engage children in activities through storytelling and teaching songs.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Punctuality

Dependability

Creativity

Flexibility

Education

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Before and after school programs
• Day care centre or nursery school
• Elementary school

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child‑care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• 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
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• 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 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
• Serve food or snacks
• Organise activities such as games and outings for children
• Maintain clean and safe work environment

Credentials

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity
• Working with children

Personal suitability

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