Early Childhood Assistant

Alberta; City of Leduc; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Alberta is hiring an Early Childhood Educator to join our team in Alberta. You will assist educators in carrying out programs that promote children's development and support record-keeping and reporting.

You will observe children, guide daily routines, and prepare observations for parents and supervisors, helping to create a safe, engaging environment for learning and growth in child care settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• 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
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors

Job description

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• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• 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
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Interest in instructing and guiding children in the development of proper eating, dressing and personal hygiene; in leading children in activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, providing opportunities for creative expression through the mediums of art, dramatic play, music and physical fitness, and taking them to local points of interest

SOCIAL

Interest in instructing and guiding children in the development of proper eating, dressing and personal hygiene; in leading children in activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, providing opportunities for creative expression through the mediums of art, dramatic play, music and physical fitness, and taking them to local points of interest

METHODICAL

Interest in handling to prepare and demonstrate the use of craft materials and to demonstrate the use of simple musical instruments

directive

Interest in compiling information to develop daily activities for children; may plan and organize activities for school and children in child care programs before and after regular school hours; may supervise and co-ordinate the activities of other early childhood educators and assistants

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Typical ability expectations for this job

Do you love engaging children in learning and exploring the world around them? Are you eager to understand and respond to what a child knows and wants to know? Are you conscientious and a strong communicator? Then you may want to develop a career as an early childhood educator.