early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Village Childcare; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable childcare provider in Kelowna is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Assistant. This full-time position involves nurturing infants and toddlers, assisting in educational programs, and ensuring children develop proper habits. Candidates must have at least a secondary school graduation certificate and ideally an ECE level 1 certification. A strong commitment to punctuality and reliability is required. This role is a great opportunity for those authorized to work in Canada seeking to make a positive impact on children's development.

Qualifications

• Experience an asset, preferably in child care.
• Must be a permanent or temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit.

Responsibilities

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties.
• Feed and bathe infants and toddlers.
• Engage children through storytelling and teaching songs.
• Guide children in developing proper habits.
• Submit written observations on children to educators.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Job description

early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Posted on December 17, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Village Childcare

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Job details

• Location Kelowna, BC V1W 2T8
• Salary 21.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3466343

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

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

Work setting

• Child care centre

Responsibilities

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• 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
• 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
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Reliability

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

2026-01-07