early childhood assistant
Inner Smile Montessori

Courtenay (BC)
•2 hours ago
•No application
About
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Air conditioned. Work setting: Child care centre. Nursery school. Kindergarten. Tasks: Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.. Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties . Maintain daycare equipment. Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest. Order supplies and equipment. Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records. 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. Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits. Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods. Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children. Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours. Supervision: 5-10 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Emergency child care first aid and CPR. Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate. First Aid Certificate. Target audience: Children. Experience with special needs children: Children with allergies. Area of specialization: Pre-school education. Security and safety: Basic security clearance. Criminal record check. Child Abuse Registry check. Medical exam. Immunization records. Personal suitability: Punctuality. Excellent oral communication. Interpersonal awareness. Reliability. Values and ethics. Honesty. Ability to multitask. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you live near the job location?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Other benefits: Free parking available. On-site daycare available. Support for newcomers and refugees: Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition. Does not require Canadian work experience.



