child care worker assistant

Community Support Centre Haldimand Norfolk; Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child care center in Ontario is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Educator. The role involves developing and implementing child-care programs, engaging children in creative activities, and ensuring their safety and well-being. Ideal candidates will have an ECE Certificate and a passion for fostering children's development.

Qualifications

• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Assist educators in promoting children's development.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms for children.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities like storytelling and crafts.
• Observe children for learning or behavioral issues.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children.

Skills

Punctuality

Interpersonal awareness

Team player

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

College / CEGEP

Job description

• Education :

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Rural area
• Before and after school programs
• Day care centre or nursery school
• Elementary school

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
• 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
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• 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
• 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
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?