early childhood assistant

Government of Canada; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a Child Care Worker in Surrey to support the development of children in a daycare setting. Responsibilities include implementing care programs, maintaining equipment, and engaging children in creative activities. Ideal candidates will have a secondary education, relevant experience, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in child care or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal skills and reliability required.
• Physical stamina for demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs for children's development.
• Assist educators and maintain daycare equipment.
• Engage children in creative activities and routines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area
• Elementary school

Responsibilities Tasks

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• 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
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• 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
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Values and ethics
• Honesty