early childhood assistant

Government of Canada; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in British Columbia is looking for an enthusiastic early childhood educator to assess and support children's development in a daycare setting. The role involves leading activities, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with coworkers. Candidates must have a diploma in early childhood education and relevant certifications, along with strong interpersonal skills. This position requires on-site work with a commitment to nurturing a positive learning environment for children.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site daycare available

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children.
• Experience with children with allergies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development to prepare a tailored learning plan.
• Assist coworkers with housekeeping and cooking duties.
• Lead activities like storytelling and teaching songs.
• Maintain daycare equipment and order supplies.
• Encourage children's creativity through various media.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Interpersonal awareness

Reliability

Ability to multitask

Punctuality

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Nursery school
• Kindergarten

Responsibilities

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Order supplies and equipment
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Target audience

• Children

Experience with special needs children

• Children with allergies

Area of specialization

• Pre-school education

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Medical exam
• Immunization records

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Values and ethics
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site daycare available