ECE assistant

Tobermory; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Let Me Be Me Learning Foundation in Nanaimo, BC invites applications for an ECE assistant. Permanent full-time role with 30–35 hours per week; wages $21.00 per hour. Start date as soon as possible.

The position requires working in a daycare setting and collaborating with early childhood educators to support children's health, safety and development. Responsibilities include caregiving, learning activities, and documentation while complying with licensing regulations.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• Interpersonal skills to engage with children and parents.
• Able to follow licensing and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assess children’s development and tailor learning plans.
• Assist infants and toddlers with daily care routines (bath, diaper, feeding).
• Maintain daycare equipment and learning materials.
• Lead storytelling, songs, and activities to promote development.
• Support early childhood educators in program delivery.
• Prepare snacks and set up classrooms for meals and rest periods.

Skills

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Secondary school graduation

Job description

Let Me Be Me Learning Foundation based in 1585 Bowen Rd., Nanaimo, BC V9S 1G4 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of ECE assistant who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Shift and Morning.

Employer Name: Let Me Be Me Learning Foundation
Position: ECE assistant
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $21.00 hourly / 30 to 35 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 1585 Bowen Rd., Nanaimo, BC V9S 1G4

• The candidate must assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• The candidate must bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• The candidate will be responsible for maintaining daycare equipment.
• The candidate will be responsible for storytelling.
• The candidate must assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
• The candidate must lead activities such as telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and taking children to local points of interest.
• The candidate must order supplies and equipment.
• The candidate must engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs, and preparing crafts.
• The candidate must guide and assist children in developing proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
• The candidate must prepare snacks and set up rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods.
• The candidate must observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral issues and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors.
• The candidate must submit written observations of children to early childhood educators or supervisors.
• The candidate will be expected to discuss the children’s progress and problems at staff meetings.
• The candidate must be knowledgeable about licencing regulations.
• The candidate must establish guidelines for behaviour.
• The candidate will be expected to assess children’s abilities, interests, and needs and to discuss progress and problems with parents and other staff members.
• The candidate must attend staff meetings to discuss the progress and problems of the children.
• The candidate must develop and maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers and community service providers who work with children.
• The candidate must plan and maintain an environment that protects children’s health, safety, and well-being.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.

Work setting

• The candidate must work in a child care centre.
• The candidate must work in an urban area.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• Free parking will be provided to the candidate.