early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

CEFA; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Nanaimo seeks an Early Childhood Educator Assistant to support the development of infants and toddlers. The role involves implementing educational programs, engaging children in creative activities, and ensuring their well-being. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and a passion for early childhood education.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years experience in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Guide children in proper habits and engage them in activities.

Skills

Punctuality

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team Player

Job description

• 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

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

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Early Childhood Educator Ece Assistant • Nanaimo, BC, CA