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Government of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Canada is seeking a Child Development Assistant to develop and implement programs that support the growth of children. The role involves direct engagement with children, assisting educators, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. The ideal candidate must possess a relevant certificate and ready to work on-site. Flexibility and reliability are key personal traits required for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Assist early childhood educators in executing programs.
• Encourage creativity through various media.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Storytelling
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, the cognitive, the emotional and the social development of children
• Order supplies and equipment
• 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
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• 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
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Bondable

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability