Early Childhood Educator Assistant - St. Thomas, Canada - Robin's Nest Early Childhood Education Centre

Robin's Nest Early Childhood Education Centre
Robin's Nest Early Childhood Education Centre
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St. Thomas, Canada

2 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Description

Work Term:
Permanent


  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 8 to 37.5 hours per week
  • Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
  • Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment:


  • Outdoors
  • Noisy
  • Nonsmoking
  • Air conditioned

Work setting:


  • Child care centre
  • Urban area

Tasks:


  • Develop and implement childcare programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
  • Support 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
- provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity

  • Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
  • Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
  • 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
  • Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
  • Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
  • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers and community service providers working with children
  • Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and wellbeing of children
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:


  • Emergency child care first aid and CPR
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Experience with special needs children:


  • Children with behavioural issues
  • Children with allergies
  • Children with asthma
  • Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Security and safety:


  • Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information:


  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities:


  • Repetitive tasks
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Manual dexterity

Personal suitability:


  • Punctuality
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Values and ethics

Screening questions:


  • Are you available for shift or oncall work?
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