early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

CEFA Nanaimo; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Nanaimo is seeking an Early Childhood Educator ECE Assistant to support children's physical, cognitive, and emotional growth. The role includes developing care programs, engaging children in activities, and collaborating with educators. This permanent position offers flexibility and teamwork in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience.
• Team player qualities necessary for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs for children.
• Lead activities that support children’s development.
• Prepare snacks and maintain cleanliness during rest periods.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Punctuality

Reliability

Creativity

Job description

• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

• 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
• Storytelling
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that 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
• 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
• 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 supervisor
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Work Term : Permanent
• Hours : 35 to 40 hours per week

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Early Childhood Educator Ece Assistant • Nanaimo, BC, CA