Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Summary

The Early Childhood Educator Assistant reports to the Childcare Manager and is responsible for providing care for infants and preschool to school age children in a culturally based program that encourages healthy development in children’s mind, body, spirit and health. The Early Childhood Educator Assistant works under the guidance of Early Childhood Educators to provide support and direct care to children.

Specific Duties

• Assists ECE staff in supervising and monitoring children in indoor and outdoor activities and during rest periods.
• Assists in planning, preparing and carrying out developmentally appropriate programs and activities.
•   Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts.
•   Attends to children’s physical needs, which may include diapering, toileting, eating and sleeping.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Maintains records, reports problems or concerns to ECE staff.
• Keeps program facilities and equipment safe and clean, assist in housekeeping and cooking duties, reporting any repairs and concerns to ECE staff.
• Performs other related duties as required. 

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