Job Board for Vulnerable Youth
Early Childhood Assistant
Posted on October 10, 2024
by Jackson Heights Stars Daycare
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Job Sector:
Childcare & Caregiving
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 224
Duration: 21 calendar days (16 business days)
Last Updated: 3 weeks ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/alberta/edmonton/730306579/early-childhood-assistant/
Job Description
Tasks
- Storytelling
- Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- 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
- Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
- Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
- Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Children
Additional information
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
- Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics