early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Government of Canada; Town of Sylvan Lake; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking an early childhood assistant to engage and support children in their development at their location in Town of Sylvan Lake. The ideal candidate will have at least one year's experience in early childhood education and a secondary school graduation certificate. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years experience in early childhood education.
• Values and ethics in working with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist early childhood educators in keeping records and engaging children.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for children.
• Submit written observations and discuss children's progress at staff meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• 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
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Reliability
• Values and ethics