Full-Time
Early Childhood Education Worker
Posted on Jul 19
Community Support Centre Haldimand Norfolk
Caledonia, ON
Languages English
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 yearor equivalent experience
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; CPR Certificate; Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE); Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
Experience 3 years to less than 5 years
Experience with Special Needs Children
Children with a physical disability; Children with an intellectual disability; Children with behavioural issues; Children with a mental health disability; Children with allergies
Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills
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
Children's Ages 5 years; 4 years; Up to 12 years
Additional Skills
Order supplies and equipment; 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; Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours; Storytelling
Work Setting
Child care centre; Before and after school programs
Security and Safety
Immunization records; Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check
Work Site Environment Outdoors; Air conditioned
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling
Work Location Information Rural area
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 Educators 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
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