Childcare Assistant

at  Grande Yellowhead Public School Division

SUMMARY:

The Childcare Assistant
provides assistance in ensuring safety of the students and day-to-day
operations of the center and follows the guidance and instruction of the
Childcare Worker.

REQUIREMENTS:

Possess Level
1 Early Childhood Educator Certification or acquire Certification within 6
months of hire into this role.
Completion
of grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
Technology
and computer-related skills.
Excellent
oral and written communication skills.
Ability to
identify and solve problems.
Self-motivated,
self-directed, and flexible.
Excellent
organizational skills.
Ability to
work with minimal supervision and as a team player.
Physical
ability to perform the required duties.
In
accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to

The duties of this
position are not limited to the listed components, but will encompass 80% of
the assigned duties on a regular basis.
Assists with
preparation of program-related materials and resources.
Uses
computers and other specialized equipment to provide support.
Monitors
students’ daily arrival, dismissal, and lunch/playground activities.
Accompanies
students on outings within the community and transport students as
required.
Will assist
and/or provide personal and physical care as required.
Reports
safety and discipline concerns to the Childcare Worker and/or Principal.
Follows the
Junior Kindergarten’s daily routine.
Supervises
all children while providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing
environment.
Builds
positive relationships with parents and communicates regularly with them.
Performs
other assigned duties that are within the area of knowledge and skills
required by the job description.