Job Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of one-year experience as an Early Childhood Education Assistant.
• Early Childhood Education Assistant diploma.
• Knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 is an asset.
• Must have a valid First Aid & CPR (including infant) Certificate.

Duties/Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling all Early Childhood Education Assistant duties including, but not limited to:

• Assist the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Teacher in planning and implementing the daily and weekly program plan.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and assistants to plan, develop and implement daily activities that support and promote the intellectual, emotional, and physical development of children.
• Assisting children in activities by reading stories, teaching songs, demonstrating the use of simple musical instruments and preparing craft materials.
• Assisting the ECE Teachers in observing, monitoring and assessing the pupil’s progress while discussing progress or concerns related to children with the teacher.
• Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with various community partners.
• Maintaining a healthy physical, emotional and social environment conducive to learning.
• Maintaining and completing developmental checklists as required.
• Encouraging parental involvement through regular communications.
• Assisting teachers in supervising the students and ensuring ratios are met at all times.
• Accompanying the students on field trips.
• Maintaining classroom upkeep including the organization of materials, classroom visual displays, bulletin/announcement boards, etc.
• Helping children with washroom routines, dressing and lunchtime activities.
• Providing supervision and age-appropriate programming for groups of students enrolled in after or before school care programs.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times.
• Attending staff meetings, professional development activities, open houses, and parent-teacher interviews as required.
• Ensuring that all regulatory standards required by Federal, Provincial and Municipal governments are being met at all times.
• Other duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate Should Possess:

• Excellent organization and multitasking skills.
• Excellent relationship building skills with children.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Internet.

If interested, please apply at https://www.avmschools.com/job-application-kitchener/