Early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

SOUTH CENTRAL MONTESSORI CHILD CARE Ltd.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare facility in Canada is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Assistant. This permanent full-time role involves assisting co-workers and educators, engaging children in activities, and maintaining records. Applicants should have a secondary school graduation certificate and relevant experience in early childhood education, along with necessary certifications like ECE level 1 and CPR. This position is crucial in fostering the physical and emotional development of children.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in relevant areas of early childhood education.
• Child development assistant (ECE level 1) certification.
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties.
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs, and preparing crafts.
• Submit written observations on children.
• Engage children with stories, songs and crafts.
• Guide children in eating, dressing and toilet habits.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms for lunch and rest.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgement

Values and ethics

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Job description

Early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Permanent employment; Full time
Start Date: starts as soon as possible
Vacancies: 1 vacancy

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year in relevant areas of early childhood education

Responsibilities

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Values and ethics

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