ECE assistant

Minimum Education Requirements

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Work Setting

• Child care centre
• Before and after school programs

Tasks

• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Order supplies and equipment
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• 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

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• First Aid Certificate

Experience with Special Needs Children

• Children with allergies

Transportation / Travel Information

• Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Other Benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities