Early Childhood Assistant (Kamloops)

Early Childhood Assistant

Main DutiesSupport early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical cognitive emotional and social development of children Engage children in activities by telling stories teaching songs and preparing crafts Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods Assist with proper eating dressing and toilet habits Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children May assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records. Employment RequirementsCompletion of secondary school is required. Experience in child care is required. Completion of an early childhood education assistant certificate program or post-secondary courses in early childhood education may be required. Licensing by a provincial or territorial association as an early childhood educator may be required.