early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Academics Prekindergarten YVR; Richmond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care centre in Richmond, BC, is seeking an Early Childhood Educator ECE Assistant. The role involves caring for infants and toddlers, promoting their development, and participating in programs that enhance physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth. Candidates must possess a secondary school graduation certificate and a child development assistant certification. Flexibility and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Qualifications

• Possession of a Child development assistant certification is ideal.
• Experience working with children is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• Engage children in activities through storytelling and songs.
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Experience an asset

Work setting

• Child care centre

Tasks

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• 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
• 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
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities

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Early Childhood Educator Ece Assistant • Richmond, BC, CA