early childhood assistant

The Elephant Room; Ajax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local child care center in Ajax, Ontario is seeking a dedicated child care worker to provide direct care and developmentally appropriate activities for children. Responsibilities include feeding, bathing, and guiding children in social and emotional development. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to nurturing a safe environment. Position offers full-time hours with no remote work options.

Benefits

Free parking available

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support development.
• Assist educators in carrying out developmental programs.
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms for meals.

Skills

Punctuality

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Values and ethics

Creativity

Ability to multitask

Job description

Job details

• Location: Ajax, ON L1S 6M1
• Salary: $19.60 hourly / 37.5 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time

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

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• 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
• 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
• 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

Experience and specialization

• Children

Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Bondable
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Ability to multitask

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-25

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