ECE assistant

Responsibilities

• Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to their needs.
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents.
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that 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.
• Encourage children 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.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods.
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors.
• Establish guidelines for behavior.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children.
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security, and well-being of children.
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours.

Certificates, Licenses, Memberships, and Courses

• Child Development Assistant (ECE Level 1)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / Travel Information

• Own transportation required.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Physically demanding role, involving bending, crouching, and kneeling.

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Ability to multitask