early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

La Petite École Vision Sillery inc.; HVDC Interconnection Line Radisson Qc - Sandy Pond Ma - 450 kV; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare center in Quebec is seeking a dedicated individual for a permanent role. You will assist in housekeeping, engage children through storytelling, and support early childhood educators in promoting children's development. A high school diploma and First Aid Certificate are required, along with 1-2 years of relevant experience. This role offers a chance to make a difference in children's lives in a creative environment.

Benefits

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site daycare available

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in childcare.
• First Aid Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in housekeeping and cooking duties.
• Maintain daycare equipment.
• Synthesize children’s situation and communicate to parents.
• Plan and lead activities promoting children's development.

Skills

Housekeeping assistance

Communication

Creativity

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Work terms

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 37.5 hours per week
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Arts and culture

Tasks

• 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
• Order supplies and equipment
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• 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
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate

Target audience

• Children

Type of product

• Art or graphic arts

Area of specialization

• Pre-school education
• Decorative arts

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Screening questions

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site daycare available
• On-site housing options
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example : ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example : adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities