Early Childhood Educator Assitant

Your mission

The Early Childhood Educator Assistant plans and organizes activities for pre-school aged children and has them participate in activities that promote and encourage their intellectual, social, physical and emotional growth.

Your daily routine

Ensures the respect of the policies and procedures in place at Portage and prioritize the quality of the care offered, the security and well-being of the children in all tasks performed, actions taken and documents written

Directs all tasks and actions towards the security and well-being of the children under your responsibility

Establishes a collaborative environment with the mothers

Plans, organizes and animates activities daily that promote physical, cognitive, emotional and social development, as well as their independence and language skills

Accompanies the children on daily outings and on longer special trips such as camping, going to Quebec City, winter camp, etc.

Passes on good food and hygiene habits to the children

Evaluates the skills, abilities, interests and needs of the children

Builds working relationships with other community services directed to children and collaborates with them

Participates in team meetings

Writes daily notes in the children’s communication booklets in your group and updates their electronic files on a weekly basis

Writes and forwards progress, observation and evaluation reports as well as behavioural summaries and any other documentation that could be required

Be present for case conferences for the residents and prepare progress reports for the children in your care

Fulfills any other tasks asked of you by your immediate superior, which can include, but is not limited to doing dishes, laundry, maintenance of the equipment and the premises, including your workspace

Your experiences

Must hold a collegial diploma in Early Childhood Education or in a related field

Respects and loves children

Demonstrates the ability to work in a team setting

Autonomous and demonstrates good organizational skills

Experience with crisis management and the use of the appropriate intervention techniques

Good communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Flexible, dynamic, punctual and shows initiative

Working knowledge of the Office Suite

Bilingual in French and English, spoken and written will be considered an asset

Your benefits and your schedule

Job Type :
Permanent, full-time

Schedule :
Day shift (between 7a.m. and 6p.m.) on rotation

Salary :
to be discussed according to experience

Benefits :
group insurance, RRSP, 4 weeks of vacation/year, 13 statutory holidays/year, accumulation of sick days