Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Job Description

Please only apply if you have at least 3 years or more local experience working in Daycare and aware of the Ministry of Education/DROC guidelines.

This job may lead to a permanent position after maternity cover.

· Responsible for the constant supervision, safety and well-being of the children

· Recognizes and responds to the needs of each child by using developmentally appropriate teaching and child behavior management techniques

· Shares in the responsibility for planning, preparing and implementing stimulating, age-appropriate activities that encourage children's creativity and learning and promote each child's social, emotional, cognitive and physical development

· Participates fully and consistently as a conscientious team member in caring for the children and in the overall operation of the program and center; maintains regular and open communication with program team members and all other co-workers

· Establishes and maintains regular communication with parents

· Ensures the program operates at all times in compliance with all child care licensing standards

· Must know and implement: Centre routines and practices; Day Nurseries Act regulations; the Durham Region Health Department guidelines.

· Observes and records relevant information on each child's progress as required/as per Centre practices

· Attends and participates actively in all program/center, parental or other meetings as required

· Shares responsibility for maintaining program equipment in good repair; assists with toy/equipment disinfecting

· Shares responsibility for maintaining the play environments and storage areas in an organized and clutter-free condition

· Participates in regular fire drills and other emergency procedures

· Engages in positive collaboration with the other programs and early childhood educators of the center in coordinating the effective use of equipment, facilities and personnel

· Participates in ongoing professional development and attends/maintains all mandatory training

· Participates in the supervision, training and mentoring of students and supply teachers

· Assists the Centre Supervisor in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by promptly reporting any existing and/or potential workplace hazards

· Performs other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Centre Supervisor or her/his designate

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.60 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• It would be preferable to have a car due to the lack of bus service in the area.

Experience:

• Local Childcare: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English proficiently (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Vulnerable Sector Screening? (preferred)
• Standard First Aid/CPR C and updated Immunization? (preferred)

Work Location: In person