early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Government of Canada; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Sudbury is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to support child development through engaging activities and interactions. The role requires valid certifications in Early Childhood Education and First Aid. Responsibilities include maintaining daycare equipment and collaborating with educators to promote children's physical, cognitive, and emotional growth. Benefits include health care plans and on-site daycare.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site daycare available

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years experience in pre-school education.
• Basic security clearance and criminal record check.
• Experience in maintaining daycare equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daycare equipment.
• Assist early childhood educators in programs promoting children's development.
• Engage children in storytelling and activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Excellent oral communication

Ability to multitask

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English or French

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization Area of work experience

• Teaching

Area of specialization

• Pre-school education

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability
• Values and ethics
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site daycare available
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available