early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Government of Canada; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Metro Vancouver seeks a Child Care Assistant to foster children's development in a daycare setting. The role requires assessing children's needs, implementing engaging programs, and leading creative activities. Candidates must have a secondary school diploma, Child development assistant (ECE level 1) certification, and first aid/CPR training. This position is on-site only, ensuring children's health and safety throughout the activities.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in child development assistant (ECE level 1) required.
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess children’s development to create tailored learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Lead activities and engage children in creative expression.
• Observe children for learning or behavioral issues.

Skills

Child development

First aid and CPR

Communication

Creativity

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 setting

• Child care centre

Responsibilities Tasks

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• 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
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• 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
• Order supplies and equipment
• 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
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• 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
• 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)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR