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Early childhood assistant

Heritage Park Children's Programs
Winnipeg, MB
Job Details:
$16.00 - $17.00 / hour
Contract
Entry Level

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Join Our Team as an Early Childhood Assistant!

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and fostering creativity? Heritage Park Children's Programs is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Childhood Assistant to join our vibrant team in Winnipeg, MB. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children while working in a supportive and engaging environment.

About the Role

As an Early Childhood Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting early childhood educators in delivering programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting co-workers with housekeeping and cooking duties
  • Engaging children through storytelling, songs, and creative activities
  • Leading activities and taking children to local points of interest
  • Maintaining records and collaborating with co-workers and community service providers
  • Preparing snacks and arranging rooms for lunch and rest periods
  • Encouraging creativity through art, dramatic play, music, and physical activity
  • Planning and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for children

Work Environment

You will work in a child care centre located in an urban area, with a combination of outdoor and air-conditioned indoor settings. This role requires a commitment of 40 hours per week on a temporary basis.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following criteria:

  • Work Term: Temporary
  • Work Language: English
  • Education: No degree, certificate, or diploma required
  • Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who possess:

  • Child Development Assistant (ECE Level 1) certification
  • First Aid and CPR certificates
  • Experience working with children with special needs, including those with physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, behavioral issues, allergies, asthma, ADHD, or ADD
  • Knowledge of licensing regulations

Personal Suitability

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • Punctuality and dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills and excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility and interpersonal awareness
  • Good judgment and reliability
  • A strong team player mentality and commitment to values and ethics

Security and Safety

All candidates must undergo a criminal record check and a Child Abuse Registry check to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in our care.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

This role involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, and kneeling, so physical capability is essential.

Benefits

At Heritage Park Children's Programs, we value our team members and offer:

  • Team building opportunities

Compensation

The hourly wage for this position ranges from $16.00 to $17.00, negotiable based on experience.

Why Heritage Park Children's Programs?

Join us in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow. If you are ready to embark on a rewarding journey in early childhood education, we would love to hear from you!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.