Part-Time

Child Care Worker Assistant

Posted on Apr 21

Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House

4065 Victoria DriveVancouver, BCV5N 4M9

Long term benefits Group insurance benefits; Pension plan

Health benefits

Health care plan; Dental plan; Paramedical services coverage

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

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

Personal Suitability

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

Work Location Information Urban area

Ability to Supervise 3-4 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Noisy; Non-smoking

Security and Safety

Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance

Work Setting

Child care centre; Before and after school programs

Additional Skills

Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers; 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; Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants; Storytelling

Children's Ages 5 years; Up to 12 years

Long term benefits Group insurance benefits, Pension plan

Health benefits

Health care plan, Dental plan, Paramedical services coverage

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) First Aid Certificate

Education Other trades certificate or diploma

Languages English

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