early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Brilliant Kids Montessori Childcare Centre; Delta; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing and engaging environment for children is sought by a leading childcare centre in Delta, BC. The Early Childhood Educator Ece Assistant will be responsible for developing child-care programs, supervising activities, and guiding children's growth. Applicants should possess relevant certifications and a passion for education and child welfare.

Qualifications

• Certification as an Early Childhood Educator Assistant preferred.
• Knowledge of child development principles and licensing regulations.
• Experience in child care and engaging children in educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs promoting children's development.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of early childhood educators.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms for meal and rest times.

Skills

Child development

Supervision

Creativity

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Job description

• Education :

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Child care centre

Tasks

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Storytelling
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• 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
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• 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 organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months
• Paramedical services coverage

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Early Childhood Educator Ece Assistant • Delta, BC, CA