early childhood assistant

Education: Bachelor's degree. Work setting: Child care centre. Urban area. Before and after school programs. Tasks: 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. Order supplies and equipment. 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. 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. Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors. 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). Emergency child care first aid and CPR. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available. Personal suitability: Punctuality. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Judgement. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Day. Support for newcomers and refugees: Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) . Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees . Does not require Canadian work experience. Supports for visible minorities: Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Credentials Certificates
• licences
• memberships
• and courses Child development assistant (ECE level 1) Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Apply by

Aug 28, 2026