early childhood program staff assistant

Government of Canada; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Canada seeks a dedicated early childhood assistant to support educators and promote child development. The role includes assisting with activities, maintaining records, and ensuring children's well-being. Applicants should have a high school diploma and relevant training such as First Aid and CPR. The position offers financial benefits like mileage payment.

Benefits

Mileage paid

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is an asset.
• Valid Food allergy and anaphylaxis training.
• First Aid and CPR certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist early childhood educators in promoting child development.
• Guide children in activities and proper habits.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers.

Skills

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Creativity

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Child care centre

Responsibilities Tasks

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• 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
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask

Benefits Financial benefits

• Mileage paid