early childhood assistant

Government of Canada; Rosetown; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Rosetown, Canada is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to develop and implement child-care programs that promote children's development. Responsibilities include guiding children's activities, ensuring their well-being, and maintaining communication with parents. The role requires specific certifications and experience in child care. A strong emphasis on punctuality, communication skills, and dependability is essential. This position offers health benefits and paid time off for volunteering.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Parking available

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.
• Own transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support children's development.
• Lead activities such as storytelling and teaching songs.
• Encourage creativity through various media.
• Guide children in proper eating and dressing habits.
• Observe children for potential learning or behavioral problems.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and 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
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• 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
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Team player
• Creativity
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available