child care worker assistant

Locuskids; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate child care worker assistant to support children's growth and development. In this rewarding role, you will assist early childhood educators in creating a nurturing environment, leading engaging activities, and ensuring the well-being of children. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on young lives while working in a collaborative team setting. If you are dedicated, creative, and eager to contribute to children's development, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in child care settings.
• Relevant certifications like First Aid and CPR are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in housekeeping, cooking, and maintaining daycare equipment.
• Engage children in storytelling and creative activities.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Dependability

Interpersonal awareness

Creativity

Punctuality

Ability to multitask

Education

College or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years

Tools

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

HIGH FIVE training

Job description

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Overview

Languages: English

Education:

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

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

Work site environment:

• Noisy
• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting:

• Before and after school programs
• Children's program

Responsibilities:

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• 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
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisors
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• 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

Credentials:

• HIGH FIVE training (principles of healthy child development)
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Additional information:

• Security and safety: Basic security clearance, Criminal record check, Vulnerable sector check
• Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Personal suitability:

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

Benefits:

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Individual and Family Services