early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Planet Kids Daycare; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare center is seeking an entry-level early childhood educator assistant to develop child-care programs that enhance children's physical and emotional growth. The ideal candidate will work full-time on-site, leading activities and guiding children in essential habits. Candidates should hold an Early Childhood Education Certificate and possess strong communication skills. Basic security clearance and a criminal record check are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in child care or related settings is an asset.
• Basic security clearance and criminal record check required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs for children's development.
• Lead activities such as storytelling and educational trips.
• Order supplies and assist in maintaining records.
• Encourage creativity through arts, music, and play.
• Guide children in developing proper eating and dressing habits.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Reliability

Team player

Values and ethics

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

College / CEGEP

Job description

Overview

Overview Join to apply for the early childhood educator (ECE) assistant role at Planet Kids Daycare .

Languages : English

Education : College / CEGEP

Experience : Experience an asset

On site : 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
• 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
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Individual and Family Services