daycare worker

Aslan Day Care Ltd; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care center in Lethbridge is seeking a dedicated Child Development Assistant to support children's growth and development. The role includes implementing educational programs, assisting educators, and engaging children in creative activities. Ideal candidates possess relevant certifications and a passion for child care, ensuring a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Required certifications: ECE level 1, First Aid, CPR.
• Experience in child care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs promoting all aspects of development.
• Assist early childhood educators and lead activities with children.
• Prepare snacks and arrange facilities for meals and rest.

Skills

Interpersonal awareness

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

First Aid Certificate

Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area

Tasks

• 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, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• 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
• 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

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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?