Early childhood assistant
Windsor Day Care Centre based in Windsor, NS is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Early childhood assistant. Windsor Day Care Centre is a trusted childcare facility dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for children. With a focus on early childhood development, the center offers comprehensive daycare programs tailored to the unique needs of each child. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Windsor Day Care Centre
Position: Early childhood assistant
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $15.20 to $21.43 hourly (To be negotiated) for 35 to 40 hours bi-weekly
Employment Type: Term or contract (ending: 2024-08-30) Full time – Student job
Location: Windsor, NS
Shifts: Day
Transportation information: Own transportation
Work setting: Child care center, Before and after school programs, and Day care centre or nursery school
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience, training will be provided
Student status: Full-time enrollment
Experience with special needs children: children with a physical disability, children with an intellectual disability, children with behavioral issues, children with asthma, and children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
Credentials: Emergency child care first aid and CPR, First Aid Certificate, and CPR Certificate
Security and safety: Criminal record check, Child Abuse Registry check, and Vulnerable sector check
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be comfortable working outdoors and be able to work effectively in noisy environments
- The candidates should demonstrate attention to detail in their work and be comfortable with a combination of sitting, standing, and walking
- The candidates should be able to perform activities such as bending, crouching, and kneeling
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should exhibit punctuality in their attendance and tasks, demonstrate dependability in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities, and possess efficient interpersonal skills for effective communication
- The candidates should showcase excellent oral communication skills and demonstrate flexibility in their approach to tasks and responsibilities
- The candidates should demonstrate reliability in their work performance, be able to collaborate effectively as a team player, and uphold strong values and ethics in their professional conduct
- The candidates should showcase creativity in problem-solving and innovation
Candidate Status:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position
- International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties and maintain daycare equipment
- The candidates should be able to engage in storytelling and encourage children to express creativity through various mediums
- The candidates should be able to synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents, assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs for children’s development, and keep records
- The candidates should be able to guide and assist children in proper habits and prepare snacks and arrange rooms for lunch and rest periods
- The candidates should be able to discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings, establish collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers, and plan and maintain an environment that protects children’s well-being
- The candidates should be able to plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume, Cover letter, Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed, and Proof of student enrollment) through the below-mentioned details
By email
info@windsordaycare.ca
In person
236 Victoria St. PO Box 211
Windsor, NS
B0N 2T0
Between 09:00 a.m. and 05:00 a.m
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!