child care worker assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to support children's development in vibrant before and after school programs. This role involves engaging children through storytelling, arts, and physical activities while collaborating with early childhood educators. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in child development principles and a passion for fostering creativity and learning in children. Join a supportive team that values interpersonal skills and creativity, and contribute to a nurturing environment where children can thrive.

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 or educational settings.
• Training in HIGH FIVE principles of healthy child development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting children's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
• Engage children in storytelling, music, and creative activities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Creativity

Punctuality

Judgement

Multitasking

Education

College or CEGEP Certificate

Job description

• 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 setting

• Before and after school programs
• Children's program

Tasks

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• 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 supervisor
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Ability to multitask

Other benefits

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

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