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early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Jackson Heights Stars Daycare

Edmonton

On-site

CAD 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

A leading daycare center in Edmonton is seeking an Early Childhood Educator ECE Assistant. This permanent role involves assisting children’s development through storytelling and creative activities, ensuring a safe and healthy environment, and maintaining records. Ideal for candidates with relevant education and a passion for early childhood education.

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of experience in early childhood education.
  • Basic security clearance required.
  • Ability to engage children in educational activities.

Responsibilities

  • Assist early childhood educators in promoting children's development.
  • Guide children in developing proper habits.
  • Plan and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Interpersonal awareness
Team player
Punctuality
Flexibility

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Job description

  • Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
  • Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

  • Urban area
  • Day care centre or nursery school

Tasks

  • Storytelling
  • Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
  • 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
  • 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
  • Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
  • Children

Security and safety

  • Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

  • Punctuality
  • Flexibility
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Values and ethics
  • Work Term : Permanent
  • Hours : 35 to 40 hours per week
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