Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Little Steps Academy Day Home Inc based in Calgary, AB, is looking for candidates for the position of Early Childhood Educator Assistant who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The ones chosen to be employed will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to that of Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Early Morning and Morning

Employer Name: Little Steps Academy Day Home Inc
Position: Early Childhood Educator Assistant
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $19.00 hourly for 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment – Full time
Location: Calgary, AB

Job description

The candidate will be responsible for supporting early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
The candidate will be required to prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods.
The candidate will be required to lead activities by telling or reading stories.
The candidate will be required to lead activities by teaching songs.
The candidate will be required to have knowledge of Day Nurseries Act.
The candidate will be required to have knowledge of licensing regulations.
The candidate will be required to establish guidelines for behavior.
The candidate will be required to lead activities by taking children to local points of interest.
The candidate will be required to guide and assist children in the development of proper eating.
The candidate will be required to bottle-feed infants and changing diapers when required
The candidate will be required to guide and assist children in the development of dressing habits.
The candidate will be required to guide and assist children in the development of toilet habits.
The candidate will be required to establish collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children.
The candidate will be required to supervise maintain daycare equipment.
The candidate will be required to supervise assist in housekeeping.
The candidate will be required to supervise assist in cooking duties.
The candidate will be required to assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records.
The candidate will be required to attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children.
The candidate will be required to discuss the program’s daily events with family members at drop-off and pick-up times.
The candidate will be required to encourage and assist each child in carrying out daily routines.
The candidate will be required to plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
The candidate would be responsible for assessing the abilities, interests and needs of children.
The candidate will be required to establish collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children.
The candidate will be required to interacts with parents and community groups; maintains open and cooperative communication with parents and families, encouraging their involvement in the program and supporting the child’s family relationships.
The candidate will be required to plans and prepares classroom setting; oversees safety and educational programs; supervises children in the classroom; provides a supportive environment in which children can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviors.
The candidate will be required to observe how children use the materials and interact with each other and adults.
The candidate will be required to assisting the childcare educator in maintaining a safe and positive environment.
The candidate will be required to provide positive guidelines such as re-directing, positive language and reinforcement.
The candidate would be responsible for representing and documenting children’s activities-display of children’s drawings and printing, portfolios.
The candidate will be required to seek out opportunities to recognize and celebrate new developmental achievements
The candidate will be required to engage each child individually each day.
The candidate would be responsible for monitoring and supervising the children constantly.
The candidate would be in charge of supervising and coordinating the work of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.

Job Requirements

The candidate should be fluent in English
The candidate should have minimum qualification of College degree or CEGEP.
The ideal candidate should have a minimum 1 to 2 years of working experience in similar industry.
The candidate should have a thorough Criminal record check.
The candidate should have their Immunization records.
The candidate should have experience with Special Needs Children.
The candidate should have experience with Children with an intellectual disability.
The candidate should have experience with Children with behavioral issues.
The candidate should have experience with Children with allergies.
The candidate should have excellent oral communication skills.
The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
The candidate should be able to supervise staff.
The candidate would be in charge of children aged one to five years.
The candidate should have interpersonal awareness.
The candidate should be Customer-oriented and friendly.
The candidate should be a team player.
The candidate should be flexible.
The candidate should be dependable.
The candidate should be reliable.
The candidate should have excellent customer service skills.
The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
The candidate should be punctual.
The candidate will be required to have exceptional listening skills, compassion, and the ability to remain calm at all times.
The ideal candidate will be patient, have supervisory abilities, be physically active, and be enthusiastic.
The candidate should have strong working knowledge of childhood development.
The candidate should be well-mannered and have a strong sense of responsibility.
The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.

Work Setting

The candidate will be required to work in Child care centre

Transportation/Travel Information

The candidate is able to travel by public transportation.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

This is a fast-paced environment.
The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
The candidate should have an eye for details.
The candidate should be willing to work in sitting, standing and walking position for long hours.
The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in bending, crouching and kneeling positions.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

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