Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
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 setting
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Child care centre
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Before and after school programs
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Day care centre or nursery school
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
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Storytelling
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Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
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Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
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Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
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Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
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Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
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Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
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Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
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Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
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Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Repetitive tasks
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
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Punctuality
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Dependability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Interpersonal awareness
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Judgement
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Reliability
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Team player
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Values and ethics
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.