early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

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 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
  
  

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Children
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Honesty
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan