Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Assistant

Employer

Panda Cubhouse Childcare Centre Ltd.

Languages

English

Education

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

Tasks

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Maintain daycare equipment
• 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
• 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
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend