Daycare Worker Assistant

Autism Services; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Autism Services in Saskatoon is seeking a childcare assistant to support daily operations in a daycare and before/after school programs. You will assist educators, engage children through stories and activities, and help maintain equipment and a safe learning environment.

The role requires punctuality, dependability, and a commitment to child development, with certifications in ECE and standard safety trainings.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid ECE level 1 or higher certification.
• First Aid and CPR certificates required.
• Experience with children and daycare settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in housekeeping and cooking duties.
• Maintain daycare equipment and safety standards.
• Engage children with storytelling, songs, and crafts.
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers.
• Support early childhood educators to promote child development.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Reliability

Values and ethics

Honesty

Education

ECE level 1

ECE Certificate

Job description

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Before and after school programs

Tasks

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• 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
• Order supplies and equipment
• 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

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Target audience

• Children

Security and safety

• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Values and ethics
• Honesty

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• To be determined

Other benefits

• Free parking available