early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Koala T. Care Daycare; Ilderton; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Koala T Care Daycare in Ontario is seeking an on-site caregiver to assist with infant and toddler care and daily activities. You will support early childhood educators, supervise feeding and nap times, and help implement development-promoting programs.

Attention to detail, reliability and good communication with children and staff are essential. A high school diploma and First Aid/CPR certificates are preferred; experience is an asset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in childcare is an asset.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties.
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs to support development.
• Maintain daycare equipment and prepare snacks.
• Lead stories, songs and crafts with children.
• Assist educators and keep records of activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Team player

Oral communication

Creativity

Reliability

Values and ethics

Education

High school diploma

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Child care centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• 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
• Maintain daycare equipment
• 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
• 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
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• 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
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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