early childhood assistant
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
- Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
- Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Maintain daycare equipment
- Storytelling
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
- 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
- Order supplies and equipment
- 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
- 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
- Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
- Establish guidelines for behaviour
- 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
- Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
- Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
- Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support early childhood educators in planning and delivering activities that promote children's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Care for and supervise children, maintain a safe environment, observe and report on their progress, and communicate with parents and colleagues.
Requirements
A secondary school graduation certificate and 7 months to less than 1 year of experience are specified. The role requires on-site work and includes childcare, activity support, observation and reporting, and collaboration with educators and families.
Skills
- Child Development Assessment
- Child-Care Program Support
- Infant and Toddler Care
- Storytelling
- Activity Planning
- Creative Arts Activities
- Child Supervision
- Behaviour Guidance
- Observation and Reporting
- Parent Communication
- Record Keeping
- Health and Safety
- Knowledge of Licensing Regulations
- Team Collaboration
- Staff Coordination
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Education
- Social Services
Keywords
- Early Childhood Education
- Child Development
- Child-Care Programs
- Infant Care
- Toddler Care
- Learning Plans
- Physical Development
- Cognitive Development
- Emotional Development
- Social Development
- Storytelling
- Songs
- Arts and Crafts
- Dramatic Play
- Creative Activities
- Behaviour Guidance
- Toilet Training
- Child Observation
- Progress Reports
- Parent Communication
- Record Keeping
- Licensing Regulations
- Health and Safety
- Staff Supervision
- Activity Planning
- School-Age Childcare