Child Care Worker Assistant

Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Outdoors
- Non-smoking
- Air conditioned
**Work setting**:

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

- Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Storytelling
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
- 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
**Supervision**:

- 5-10 people
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
**Target audience**:

- Children
**Experience with special needs children**:

- Children with an intellectual disability
**Area of specialization**:

- Pre-school education
**Security and safety**:

- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
- Vulnerable sector check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
**Personal suitability**:

- Punctuality
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Creativity
- Honesty
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Health benefits**:

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

- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
**Other benefits**:

- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- On-site daycare available
- On-site recreation and activities
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
**Support for persons with disabilities**:

- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
**Support for newcomers and refugees**:

- Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
**Support for youths**:

- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
**Supports for visible minorities**:

- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that di