Early Childhood Education Assistants
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Early Childhood Education Assistants

Languages: - English or French or Bilingual
Education: - Min High School Grad

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) Please specify.
First Aid Certificate; Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; CPR Certificate; Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE); Emergency child care first aid and CPR; Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
Experience an asset

Experience with Special Needs Children will be an additional asset.


Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills
Discuss progress and problems of children at Camp meetings; Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers; Support Summer Camp Coordinators 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

Children's Ages
Our Summer Camp will cover children and Youth Ages 1 to 12yrs.

Additional Skills
Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping, cleaning and cooking duties; Assist early Camp Coordinators or supervisors in keeping records; Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems 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; Storytelling.

Work Setting
Similar to Day care centre; Before and after school programs

Security and Safety
Medical exam; Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Vulnerable sector check
Work Site Environment:- Non-smoking; Indoor/Outdoor
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
Ability to Supervise
3-4 people; 5-10 people

Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Punctuality

Early Childhood Educator Assistant’s Specific Skills
Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act; 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

Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor; 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.
Employment groups Help -
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Apprentices, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Students, Visible minorities