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Job Opportunity: Early Learning Assistant

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Early Learning Assistant

Reporting to the Early Learning Coordinator, the Early Learning Assistant works in collaboration with staff and supervisors when working with families and children, connecting with the community, and assuming childcare responsibilities related to the day-to-day operations of the day care center.

Duties & Responsibilities

    • Responsible for ensuring that the center meets all legal requirements, including licensing regulations.
    • Assists in the development of childcare programs and keeps up to date on issues relating to program design and delivery.
    • Respects confidentiality and relates to parents, children and other staff members in a professional and ethical manner.
    • Ensure proper forms are being completed and records are complete.
    • Guides and assists children in activities, routines and transition times.
    • Prepares and produces written documents to meet program information and communication needs.
    • Communicate with Supervisor and family to make arrangements for alternate pick up of late children.
    • Maintains the health and safety of the children including implementing monthly fire drills.
    • Other related duties may be assigned

Qualifications

    • Early Childhood Education Diploma or degree or 1 – 2 years’ related experience.
    • Registered member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Education
    • Current First Aid/CPR certificate
    • Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check is required as a condition of employment
    • Solid understanding of child development
    • Demonstrates ability to maintain an effective work relationship with families, colleagues, service providers, and regulatory program advisors
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Exceptional interpersonal skills
    • Knowledge of First Nations Culture and Language would be an asset
    • Knowledge of community considered an asset
    • Adequate energy level and ability to meet the physical demands of the job
    • Valid class G driver’s license is a requirement

Deadline to Apply

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

If interested, please contact:

ATTN: Human Resources
P.O Box 1178,
Chapleau, ON
P0M 1K0

[email protected]

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