Ece Assistant

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: French
- Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Experience an asset
**Work setting**:

- Child care centre
- Before and after school programs
**Tasks**:

- Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
- Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
- Support 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
- Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
- provide opportunities 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
- Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
- 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
- Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act
- Establish guidelines for behaviour
- Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of 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
- Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- CPR Certificate
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Immunization records
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
**Financial benefits**:

- As per collective agreement
**Long term benefits**:

- Life insurance
**Other benefits**:

- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Wellness program