early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Tadpole Ranch Daycare; Prince George; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local daycare center in Prince George is seeking a dedicated Child Development Assistant. Responsibilities include bathing and feeding infants, maintaining equipment, and fostering the development of children's creativity. The ideal candidate holds a Child Development Assistant certification and has experience in a daycare environment. This is a permanent position requiring 40 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a daycare or child care centre preferred.
• Ability to assist in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits.
• Flexible schedule; availability for shifts or on-call work.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• Maintain daycare equipment.
• Encourage children to express creativity.
• Observe children for signs of learning or behavioral problems.
• Engage children in various activities.

Skills

Child development

Communication with children

Creativity in activities

Record keeping

Education

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

College / CEGEP

Job description

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Day care centre or nursery school

Tasks

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Target audience

• Children

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you live near the job location?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)

Other Details

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 hours per week