Child Care Assistant, CCA - Part Time

The CCA will:

• supervise all indoor and outdoor play
• keep both the inside of the centre and the outdoor play area free of debris and structural hazards
• regularly check the facility, equipment and toys for hazards
• know how to use safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers and smoke detectors
• ensure that safety equipment is in place and operable
• practice safety procedures for fires and other emergencies
• anticipate and make plans to prevent potentially dangerous situations
• assist in maintaining adequate first aid supplies
• performing light housekeeping duties
• maintain an atmosphere that is positive, relaxed and pleasant
• assist in planning and serving a variety of nutritious snacks and meals
• assist in planning for and implementing a balance of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor, free/structured,
individual and group activities that will encourage physical, social, intellectual, emotional and sensory
development at the appropriate level for each child
• demonstrate acceptance of each child’s background, family structure, race, culture and gender through
materials, songs, games, pictures, books and celebrations
• read with children daily, using a wide variety of literature
• have realistic expectations for each child’s understanding and use of speech and language, based on
knowledge of language development and the individual child
• talk often with children stimulating conversation, modeling appropriate language and allowing children to
speak without interruption
• maintain an environment and provide opportunities for individual expression and interpretation in art,
movement, language, music and dramatic play
• treat each child as an individual with his/her own strengths and unique characteristics
• be honest, trustworthy and respectful with children
• use celebrations, food, music, pictures, equipment and activities which reflect a child’s cultural
and family background
• have realistic expectations of children’s behavior
• participate in the orientation to the program for new families as determined by centre policy
• welcome the family and integrate each child into the group upon arrival
• recognize and respect the unique make-up of each family as well as its culture, social
background, child-rearing methods and religious beliefs and practices
• inform parents about their children’s experiences at the centre on a regular basis and send home
items made by the children
• suggest and/or provide activities and materials that parents can share with children at home
• be familiar with licensing regulations and ensure program is run accordingly
• work as a member of a team with others in the centre, including substitutes, parents, students
and volunteers
• follow the philosophy of the childcare program and be able to describe its goals and objectives to
others
• attend regular staff meetings for the purpose of program discussion, planning, staff
communication, individual child development assessment and general business
• evaluate own performance to identify needs for professional growth
• participate in peer evaluation and be able to accept comments and criticism from colleagues,
supervisors and parents in a constructive way and solicit supervisors' feedback
• advance knowledge through additional educational courses, seminars and workshops
• maintain appropriate work habits such as punctuality and regular attendance
• maintain a current membership with the provincial professional association related to early
childhood education
• be an advocate for children and families
• demonstrate and personally maintain ethical and professional behavior