Early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Queenston; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi Technologies Inc. is seeking a dedicated child care assistant to work on-site in a daycare setting.

You will bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers, support development through structured activities, and assist educators in implementing programs that promote physical, cognitive, emotional and social growth. Successful candidates will hold a secondary school diploma, have 7 months to less than 1 year of experience, and possess First Aid and CPR certificates.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate required.
• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience.
• First Aid and CPR certificates are required.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support development.
• Storytelling and reading stories to children.
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers.
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs.
• Lead activities by telling stories, teaching songs, and organizing outings.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms for lunch and rest periods.
• Observe children for signs of learning or behavioural issues and report to supervisors.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Creativity

Multitasking

Punctuality

Reliability

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 SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

WORK SETTING

• Child care centre
• Day care centre or nursery school

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• 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
• Storytelling
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• 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
• 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
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• 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
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Children

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Basic security clearance

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Own transportation

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

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

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Creativity
• Ability to multitask