

Dedicated Early Childhood Education Assistant experienced in creating nurturing and safe environments that promote growth and development of young learners. Built positive relationships with children, colleagues, and families through compassionate communication and organizational practices. Adapted to new challenges and consistently met company needs, enhancing overall brand integrity.
Accountable to the childcare director and worked with all participants. Communicate professionally their concerns and suggestions to co-workers and the Director. Plans and implements a consistent child-centered program in accordance with YMCA curriculums Playing to Learn and A Place to Connect. Attends required curriculum training and all other relevant professional development opportunities necessary for the position. Maintains Classification qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and provincial standards. To maintain a professional image ensuring confidentiality, discretion, initiative, flexibility and a positive role model for children, parents and co-workers. Use a variety of teaching techniques that include, but are not limited to, modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing. To be aware of the centre’s policies and procedure and communicate them to others. To act in a supervisory way if requested and to work collaboratively as a team. To supervise children at all times. To plan the curriculum in accordance with the goals and objectives of the centre to foster maximum development for each child’s potential and growth. To monitor and record individual children’s progress through daily observation and development evaluations. Responsible for the physical, social, emotional, affective and cognitive development of the children in the centre. To administer and record all children’s medication. To contribute to the overall appearance, resources and learning environment of the centre. Ensuring our spaces are clean and safe for all. To maintain contact with all the children to meet their needs – security, protection, affection, discipline, stimulation, warmth and comfort; to respect each child’s abilities and provide unconditional acceptance of him/her. Listens to and respond to children’s needs which includes diapering and assisting children with toileting. Identifies the indicators of abuse and is prepared to report signs of child abuse to the Child Protection Services. Adheres to work schedule to ensure program stays within ratio and provides required adequate notice to supervisor regarding unexpected scheduling changes. To develop a relationship with families and meet their needs of comfort, security, warmth and acceptance as a part of the center. To maintain physical and mental health suitable for contact with young children. Engaged in physical activities to support children's needs such as lifting and assisting during play. ie. standing for long period of time, kneeling, picking up children Maintain current First Aid and CPR certification. Participate in the YMCA of Southwest Nova Scotia OH&S Committee and follow the OH&S policies set forth by the association. Adherence to the YMCA Child Safeguarding Policies and Procedures. Carry out any additional duties by the Director.