early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Government of Canada; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the childcare sector is seeking a Child Development Assistant. This role involves working directly with children to promote their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience in a childcare setting. Benefits include health care plans and free parking.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Clear requirement for a secondary school graduation certificate and ECE level 1.
• Certifications in first aid and child care are essential.
• Experience working with children is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist early childhood educators in maintaining programs promoting child development.
• Engage children in activities like storytelling, music, and crafts.
• Guide children in proper eating and dressing habits.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Effective interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Ability to multitask

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Emergency child care first aid and CPR

First Aid Certificate

Montessori Early Childhood Teacher 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 setting

• Child care centre

Responsibilities Tasks

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Maintain daycare equipment
• 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
• 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)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• First Aid Certificate
• Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Children

Additional information Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available