early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Government of Canada; Richmond; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada seeks a Child Development Assistant in Richmond. The role involves caring for infants and toddlers by facilitating developmental activities, maintaining health and security standards, and engaging children through storytelling and crafts. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and ECE certification.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Qualifications

• Criminal record check required.
• Experience in childcare is an asset.
• Engaging with infants and toddlers in outdoor and indoor settings.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• Assist in promoting the development of children's physical and emotional well-being.
• Prepare developmentally appropriate activities for children.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Child Development Assistant (ECE Level 1)

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Child care centre

Responsibilities 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities