early childhood assistant – Ottawa, ON – Job posting

Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings

Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers

Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children

Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts

Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods

Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors

1 year

2 years

3 years

4 years

Infant (3 months – 11 months)

Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers

Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties

Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records

Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Storytelling

Child care centre

Knowledge of licensing regulations

Establish guidelines for behaviour

Develop and implement child-care programs that support and 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

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

Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members

Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children

Medical exam;

Immunization records;

Tuberculosis test;

Vulnerable sector check;

Noisy;

Non-smoking;

Air conditioned;

Public transportation is available;

Repetitive tasks;

Physically demanding;

Manual dexterity;

Attention to detail;

Combination of sitting, standing, walking;

Bending, crouching, kneeling;

5-10 people;

Urban area;

Effective interpersonal skills;

Flexibility;

Team player;

Excellent oral communication;

Excellent written communication;

Interpersonal awareness;

Dependability;

Judgement;

Values and ethics;

Reliability;

Punctuality;