early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

AceKids Daycare; Victoria; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare center is seeking a dedicated childcare assistant to engage with children through activities and support early childhood educators. The role involves maintaining equipment, preparing snacks, and guiding children in proper habits. Candidates should have a relevant diploma and 1 to 2 years of experience. The position is permanent and requires 30 to 40 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience.
• Attention to detail required.
• Ability to engage and assist children in various activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties.
• Maintain daycare equipment.
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs, and preparing crafts.
• Guide children in developing proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
• Submit written observations on children to educators or supervisors.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Values and ethics

Creativity

Honesty

Ability to multitask

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Job description

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work setting

• Child care centre

Tasks

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• 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
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

Target audience

• Children

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Job details

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week