early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Government of Canada; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a Child Development Assistant to support early childhood educators in a childcare center. This role involves engaging children through stories and creative activities, as well as preparing snacks and arranging the learning environment. Candidates should possess a secondary school diploma and an ECE level 1 qualification, along with a First Aid Certificate.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail is essential.
• Requires a High School diploma and qualifications as a Child Development Assistant.
• First Aid training is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist early childhood educators in promoting child development.
• Engage children in educational activities.
• Maintain records and submit observations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Before and after school programs

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• First Aid Certificate

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available