Casual Early Childhood Educator Assistant (ECEA)

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Maple Ridge is seeking a Casual Early Childhood Assistant to work closely with teachers and families for a nurturing environment. Candidates must have Early Childhood Assistant Certification and be able to interact positively with children. The position offers competitive pay, a 40% childcare discount for full-time employees, and various professional development opportunities. Join a community committed to the growth and well-being of children!

Benefits

40% childcare discount for full-time employees

Professional development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with company match

6 days sick time annually

12 paid holidays for full-time staff

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time staff

Qualifications

• Must meet province requirement for childcare employment.
• Current Standard First Aid and infant child CPR is required.
• Experience in planning and implementing programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist ECEs and ITs with classroom instruction.
• Maintain a safe environment for children.
• Encourage children's involvement in activities.
• Collaborate with coworkers and families.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development.
• Maintain cleanliness of classroom materials.

Skills

Assisting ECEs and ITs

Maintaining cleanliness

Interacting with children

Establishing relationships

Education

Early Childhood Assistant Certification

Job description

Center: Maple Ridge, BC

Pay Range: $19 - $22 per hour

Job Type: Casual

We encourage New Graduates to apply

No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!

What will you be doing?

As an Casual Early Childhood Assistant, you will work side‑by‑side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting ECE’s and IT’s with instruction in the classroom.
• Maintaining an environment that protects the well‑being of children.
• Interacting with children to encourage their involvement in activities.
• Establishing collaborative relationships with co‑workers, management, and families.
• Attending staff meetings and professional development opportunities as necessary.
• Working to maintain cleanliness and organization of classroom materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Top Reasons to join BrightPath Kids

• We offer a 40% child care discount to Full‑time employees & 10% to Part‑time so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• We will support your long‑term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement for courses related to your field.
• Full‑time staff are eligible to participate in a retirement plan (RRSP) which offers a company match – this is free money!
• Full‑time and Part‑time staff receive 6 days sick time per calendar year.
• Full‑time staff are given 12 paid holidays off.
• Full‑time staff are paid for at least 10 personal days off per calendar year.
• Full‑time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and life insurance.

Requirements

• Early Childhood Assistant Certification
• Must meet province requirement for childcare employment
• Current Standard First Aid and infant child CPR
• Current immunization and health assessment as per the local Minister of Health Requirements
• Experience in planning and implementing programs.

If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.