early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Creative Advantage Childcare Inc.; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Kelowna is seeking an Early Childhood Educator Assistant to support child development through engaging programs and activities. This role requires a relevant educational background and experience working with children. Responsibilities include tailoring learning plans, ensuring the well-being of children, and maintaining a secure environment. The position offers full-time hours with health and financial benefits.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year.
• Experience working with children is an asset.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development and prepare tailored learning plans.
• Assist in housekeeping and cooking duties.
• Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Maintain daycare equipment.
• Engage children in storytelling and activities.
• Maintain knowledge of licensing regulations.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team player

Creativity

Multitasking

Education

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Job description

early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Employer: Creative Advantage Childcare Inc.

Job details

• Location: Kelowna, BC V1W 2E3
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $21.00 per hour
• Hours per week: 30 to 40
• Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time
• Start date: 2026-01-01
• Salary/Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits
• Vacancies: 1
• Source: Job Bank #3409864

Education

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

Experience

Experience is an asset.

Languages

English

Work setting

• Child care centre

Responsibilities

• Assess the children’s development to prepare a learning plan tailored to their needs.
• Assist co‑workers in housekeeping and cooking duties.
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child‑care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
• Maintain daycare equipment.
• Storytelling; lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest.
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote development.
• 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 developing 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 supervisors.
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors.
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings.
• Maintain 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 organise 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)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• 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

2025-11-26