child care worker assistant

Government of Canada; Caledonia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated early childhood educator to develop and implement engaging child-care programs. This role involves fostering children's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development through creative activities such as storytelling and arts. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a strong commitment to child welfare, and the ability to work collaboratively with co-workers and community service providers. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment focused on nurturing young minds.

Benefits

Free parking available

Parking available

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in child care settings.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations and first aid.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs for children's development.
• Engage children in activities like storytelling and crafts.
• Observe and report on children's progress.

Skills

Child Development

Storytelling

Creativity

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

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

Responsibilities 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available