Early childhood assistant (NOC 42202)

POSITION: Early childhood assistant
Employer: Wee Wild Ones
Job details
• Location: 611 71st AVE SE Calgary Alberta Calgary, ABT2H 0S7
• Salary: $18.00 to $19.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per Week
• Terms of employment; Permanent employment Full-time
• Day, Evening, Flexible Hours, Morning, Shift, To be determined, Weekend
• Start date: Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Health benefits
• Vacancies: 2 vacancies
• Verified
• Source: Job Bank #2828489
Overview
Languages
English
Education
• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
Will train
Responsibilities
Tasks
• 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
• Storytelling
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Order supplies and equipment
• 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
• 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
• 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
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
Benefits
Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
How to apply
By email
weewildonescareer@gmail.com