early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Lakewood Children's Centre; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare facility in Winnipeg is seeking a childcare assistant to support early childhood educators in promoting the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children. Responsibilities include engaging children in activities, assisting with daily care tasks, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should have at least one year of relevant experience and a high school diploma. A caring nature and ability to multitask are essential.

Benefits

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in child care is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist early childhood educators in promoting children’s development.
• Engage children in activities through storytelling and songs.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms for rest periods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Ability to multitask

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• 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
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• 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
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Job Details

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 35 to 37.5 hours per week