early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

First Smiles Daycare; Aurora; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading daycare center in Aurora is seeking an Early Childhood Educator ECE Assistant to support children's development through engaging activities and tailored learning plans. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and 2-3 years of experience in child care. Responsibilities include assessing children's needs, assisting educators, and leading creative activities that foster growth in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2 to less than 3 years of experience in child care.
• Ability to prepare learning plans tailored to children's needs.
• Experience in engaging children through storytelling and activities.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development and prepare tailored learning plans.
• Assist in housekeeping and cooking duties.
• Lead activities to promote children's physical and social development.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Observation

Teamwork

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Day care centre or nursery school

Tasks

• Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Storytelling
• 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
• Order supplies and equipment
• 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
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

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Early Childhood Educator Ece Assistant • Aurora, ON, CA