early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

First Steps Academy; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare center in Calgary is seeking an Early Childhood Educator Assistant to develop and implement child-care programs that promote children's development. You will assist educators in conducting programs and engage children in activities that enhance their growth in a safe environment. The role requires a high school diploma and experience with children, offering a permanent, full-time position at an hourly wage of $31.00. This is an on-site position with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 to less than 2 years of experience in childcare.
• Experience working with children in a daycare or educational setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop child-care programs and assist educators with child development.
• Engage children in creative and educational activities.
• Establish and maintain a safe and nurturing environment.

Skills

Punctuality

Interpersonal awareness

Flexibility

Creativity

Ability to multitask

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

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Job details

• Salary 31.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Flexible hours, To be determined
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3461005

Overview

Languages

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

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

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Day care centre or nursery school

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child‑care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote child development.
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest.
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records.
• Encourage children to express creativity through 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.
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisors.
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors.
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings.
• Establish guidelines for behaviour.
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co‑workers and community service providers working with children.
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well‑being of children.
• Plan and organise activities for school‑age children in child‑care programs before and after regular school hours.

Experience and specialization

• Children

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Ability to multitask

Equal Employment Opportunity

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self‑identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for newcomers and refugees – Provides diversity and cross‑cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees.
• Support for Indigenous people – Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers.
• Support for mature workers – Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers.
• Support for visible minorities – Provides diversity and cross‑cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• A permanent resident of Canada
• A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-30

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