early childhood educator assistant

Our Lady Queen of Peace Montessori School; Brantford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local child care center in Ontario is seeking a Child Care Worker to assist with infants and toddler care, engage children in educational activities, and maintain a nurturing environment. This role includes responsibilities like feeding, bathing, and organizing play activities. Candidates must have a high school diploma and CPR certification. Flexibility and interpersonal skills are key for this position.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience in child care or equivalent experience.
• Vulnerable sector check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties.
• Engage children in activities by telling stories and teaching songs.
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects children's well-being.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Punctuality

Dependability

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

CPR Certificate

Job description

Work term and conditions

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 10 to 44 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months, or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area
• Nursery school
• Before and after school programs
• Day care centre or nursery school

Tasks

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Maintain daycare equipment
• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate

Security and safety

• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• 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
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits