early childhood assistant

Alpha's Discovery Kids Preschool and Daycare; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare center in Mississauga is seeking an Early Childhood Assistant to support the development of infants and toddlers. The role involves engaging children in various activities, assisting educators, and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience. Relocation costs will be covered by the employer.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a childcare setting.
• Ability to engage children in activities and assist in their development.
• Must pass a medical exam and vulnerable sector check.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• Assist early childhood educators in promoting children's development.
• Engage children in activities by telling stories and preparing crafts.

Skills

Interpersonal awareness

Punctuality

Flexibility

Judgement

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Tasks

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• 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
• 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
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Security and safety

• Medical exam
• Vulnerable sector check

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

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

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Early Childhood Assistant • Mississauga, ON, CA