Early Childhood Assistant

Position: Early Childhood Assistant Vacancies: 1 Wage and Benefits: $18 per hour Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-time Working Schedule: 40 hours per week, 8:30AM to 17:30PM Monday to Friday, with 1 hour of unpaid lunch breach Work Setting: Daycare (with children aged 1-6) Job Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia JOB DUTIES: Assist ECEs in carrying out programs that promote the physical development and emotional well-being of children Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts Maintain a neat and clean environment, including all activity and teaching areas, common areas, dining room and washrooms Draft written observation reports pertaining physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children, to ECEs and supervisors Plan and organize activities for after school programs Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits for toddlers Prepare snacks and arrange rooms, seats and beds for lunch and rest periods Assist ECEs or supervisors in keeping daycare records EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Completion of College/CEGEP, or other diploma program for at least 2 years At least 3 years experience in childcare facility as teacher assistant/co-ordinator Fluent in English (CLB 6 or upper) with strong communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills, loving and caring High energy and able to work under pressure Patience when working with children Criminal record check Other