early childhood assistant

Government of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A Child Care Provider/Assistant position is available with the Government of Canada in Toronto. Candidates will be responsible for engaging infants and toddlers through various developmental activities while supporting early childhood educators. This on-site role requires individuals to be physically active and hold First Aid and CPR certifications. The suitable candidate will exhibit punctuality and honesty, contributing positively to the childcare environment.

Benefits

Parking available

Qualifications

• Experience as a Child Care Provider/Assistant.
• First Aid and CPR certificates required.
• Ability to engage children in physical, cognitive, emotional activities.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• Assist early childhood educators in developing programs.
• Engage children in storytelling and activities.

Skills

Engagement with children

Storytelling

Teaching songs

Craft preparation

Record keeping

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Child care provider/assistant

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience
• Child care provider/assistant

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work setting

• Child care centre

Responsibilities Tasks

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Storytelling
• 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
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Additional information Security and safety

• Medical exam
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Honesty

Benefits Other benefits

• Parking available