Part Time - Early Childhood Assistant

Key Responsibilities: Assists in the implementation of posted indoor and outdoor daily activities; assists with the ongoing supervision of playroom, playground, group, and routine activities. Assists the ECE staff in ensuring the overall health and safety of children enrolled in the program by maintaining a sanitary and safe environment and identifying children who are unwell. Assists with arranging children’s play space to reflect the philosophy of the curriculum. Builds and maintains responsive relationships with individual and groups of children in care. Assists the ECE Staff in the developmental assessment of individual children based on observations. Establishes and maintains effective communication with parents and student teachers by sharing daily information regarding children’s activities, programs, special events, etc. Assists with the daily preparation of the playground and playroom; cleans/organizes equipment and other areas of the centre as needed. Demonstrates a professional approach by maintaining currency of theory used at the centre and in other areas related to the field of Early Childhood Development. Collaborates with the Centre Manager and team members to share expertise and practical knowledge. Participates in Centre and program development meetings. Provides care-giving routines such as toileting, serving meals, rest time, cloakroom (dressing children to go outside, etc.). Keeps playroom and other facilities tidy and clean by following prescribed “cleaning routines”; performs various housekeeping duties, such as laundry. Other duties as assigned.