early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Safari Kid Global, Inc.; Alliston; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare center in Ontario is seeking a dedicated individual to assist with the care and development of children. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 months of experience, a secondary school graduation certificate, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include engaging children in activities, maintaining a safe environment, and collaborating with early childhood educators. This position requires on-site work with no remote options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 months experience working with children in a childcare setting.
• Ability to engage children effectively through storytelling and activities.
• Familiarity with basic security and safety checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties.
• Maintain daycare equipment.
• Engage children in activities by telling stories and preparing crafts.
• Guide children in developing proper eating, dressing and toilet habits.
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators.

Skills

Punctuality

Team player

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Ability to multitask

Creativity

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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
• Kindergarten

Responsibilities

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• 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
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Experience and specialization

Target audience: Children

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Ability to multitask