early childhood educator assistant

Discovery Early Learning & Care; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare facility is seeking dedicated staff to care for infants and toddlers. Responsibilities include developing child-care programs, engaging children in activities, and ensuring their safety and well-being. Applicants must have a college diploma and relevant certifications such as First Aid and CPR. This is a permanent position requiring 35 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year.
• Experience in childcare is an asset.
• Food allergy and anaphylaxis training, First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Engage children in activities and guide their habits.

Skills

Childcare development

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Flexibility

Education

College or CEGEP diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• 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
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Education and Experience

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Student status

• Full time enrollment

Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Work term and language

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 hours per week