child care worker assistant - Edmonton, Canada - Canada Place Child Care Society

    Canada Place Child Care Society
    Canada Place Child Care Society Edmonton, Canada

    Found in: Talent CA 2 C2 - 1 week ago

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    Description
    • Work Term: Seasonal
    • Work Language: English
    • Hours: 30 to 35 hours per week
    • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
    • Experience: Will train
    • Work setting

    • Child care centre
    • Tasks

    • Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
    • 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
    • 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
    • Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act
    • Knowledge of licensing regulations
    • Establish guidelines for behaviour
    • 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 co-workers and community service providers working with children
    • Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
    • Student status

    • Full time enrollment
    • Target audience

    • Children
    • Experience with special needs children

    • Children with an intellectual disability
    • Children with allergies
    • Security and safety

    • Criminal record check
    • Vulnerable sector check
    • Transportation/travel information

    • Public transportation is available
    • Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

    • Punctuality
    • Dependability
    • Efficient interpersonal skills
    • Flexibility
    • Interpersonal awareness
    • Reliability
    • Team player
    • Values and ethics
    • Honesty
    • Ability to multitask
    • Screening questions

    • Are you available for the advertised start date?
    • Are you currently a student?
    • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
    • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
    • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
    • What is your current field of study?
    • What is your current level of study?
    • Support for youths

    • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
    • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youths
    • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youths
    • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youths