early childhood assistant

Government of Canada; Saugeen Shores; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare facility is seeking a skilled Child Care Assistant to support early childhood educators in fostering children's development. The role involves engaging children in creative activities like storytelling and crafts, aiding in their daily routines, and maintaining a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a secondary school diploma, and a passion for childhood education. This is an on-site role based in Saugeen Shores, Ontario, with benefits such as free parking and on-site amenities.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Parking available

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with children.
• Ability to supervise and guide children effectively.
• Being dependable and punctual is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist early childhood educators in developing children's skills.
• Engage children in storytelling and crafts.
• Prepare snacks and maintain a guided environment during meals.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Nursery school
• Kindergarten
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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

Additional information 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
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Parking available