Full-Time

Early Childhood Assistant

Posted on May 11

Kara Family Resource C...

6717 - 132 Ave.Edmonton, ABT5C 2A4

Student status Full time enrollment; Part time enrollment

Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?; Are you currently a student?; What is your current level of study?; What is your current field of study?; Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?; Do you have education in this field of employment?

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

Develop and implement child-care programs that support and 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; 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; Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children; Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members; Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Dependability; Values and ethics; Reliability; Punctuality

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Transportation/Travel Information Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence

Security and Safety

Child welfare check; Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Additional Skills

Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records; Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children; Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings; Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children; Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts; Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English

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