ECE assistant
The Uphill School House Early Care & Learning Centre INC
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Noisy
- Non-smoking
- Air conditioned
Work setting
- Child care centre
- Before and after school programs
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
- 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
- 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
- Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
- Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
- Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Children
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Immunization records
- Vulnerable sector check
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Creativity
- Honesty