Early childhood assistant

Next Youth Job; Penticton; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Youth Job is seeking a Child Development Assistant in Penticton. This role involves assisting co-workers in daily tasks at a daycare, including feeding and bathing infants, maintaining equipment, and preparing snacks.

Applicants must possess a high school graduation certificate and ECE level 1 certification. The position is permanent, full-time, on-site, and offers a salary of $22.60 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have English language proficiency.
• Experience is considered an asset.
• Child care centre work setting knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties.
• Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• Maintain daycare equipment.
• Provide storytelling and prepare crafts.
• Assist early childhood educators in keeping records.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms for lunch and rest periods.

Skills

English language proficiency

Experience in child care

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Job description

Description

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Posting Date: 10 Apr 2026

Expiry Date: 07 Oct 2026

• Location: Penticton, BC, V2A 3V1
• Work location: On site (must be completed at the physical location; no remote option)
• Salary: 22.60 per hour; 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time
• Vacancies: 1

Responsibilities

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Provide storytelling, teaching songs, and preparing crafts
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Guide children in developing proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Have knowledge of licensing regulations

Requirements

• English language proficiency
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience is an asset
• Child care centre work setting
• On site work required; no remote work

Credentials

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)