early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Bee Haven Childcare; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare center in North Vancouver is seeking a dedicated Child Development Assistant. The role involves supporting early childhood educators in creating nurturing environments for children. Responsibilities include developing care programs, engaging children in activities, and maintaining health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and a passion for child development.

Benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Group insurance benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Qualifications

• Education: College or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year.
• Experience: Will train.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing child-care programs.
• Engage children in activities like storytelling and crafts.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms for lunch.

Skills

Punctuality

Team player

Flexibility

Interpersonal awareness

Creativity

Education

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

First Aid Certificate

Job description

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

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area

Tasks

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• 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
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• First Aid Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Ability to multitask
• Paramedical services coverage
• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

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