Outdoor Early Childhood Education Assistant

Hartleynature; Richmond; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Hartleynature is looking for an Outdoor Early Childhood Education Assistant to join their team at Alderwood House School in Richmond, BC. This full-time position focuses on engaging young children aged 3-5 in outdoor learning, promoting social and emotional literacy through various activities. Responsibilities include collaborating with educators to ensure a safe and enriching environment, requiring an ECEA license and previous childcare experience. Competitive wages are accompanied by performance-based bonuses and health benefits.

Benefits

Extended Health Benefits

Dental Plan

Group Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Eligible candidate must possess an ECEA license and a valid work permit.
• Previous childcare experience is preferred.
• Basic CPR and First Aid certification, Wilderness First Aid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Educator(s) in daily activities for children aged 3-5 in an outdoor environment.
• Develop and implement curriculum addressing children's physical, social, and emotional needs.
• Document children's experiences and communicate progress with parents.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Early Childhood Education Assistant License

Job description

Alderwood House School is hiring for an Outdoor Early Childhood Education Assistant. We are an outdoor school located in Richmond, BC, Canada, with a focus on teaching social and emotional literacy through a trauma-informed approach.

Summary

Alderwood House School (London, British Columbia) is looking to hire one (1) Early Childhood Education Assistant (ECEA) for our outdoor early learning program.

Our ECEA positions are entry-level teaching roles in classrooms for children aged 3-5. Candidates must possess an ECEA license, a valid work permit, and be located in the lower mainland. Previous childcare experience is preferred.

This position will be based at our London location at 140-6231 London Road, Richmond, BC V7E 6T3, with nearby offsite locations around Richmond.

Please note that you will be outdoors for 4-9 hours daily, in all weather conditions. If outdoor work is not suitable for you, this position may not be ideal.

Terms of employment

This is a permanent, full-time position requiring an ECEA license at the time of hiring.

Wages

The hourly wage is $20.50. Typical hours are 8:00-16:00, four days per week. Yearly performance-based bonuses of $1-2 per hour may be awarded.

Main Duties

The Assistant Educator will:

1. Support the Educator(s) in leading children in daily activities in a safe and engaging outdoor environment for 4-9 hours daily;
2. Collaborate with an Educator to develop and implement curriculum that addresses the physical, social, and emotional needs of children, including activities like problem-solving, mindfulness, emotional literacy, stories, music, and art;
3. Ensure the physical and emotional safety of children, applying trauma-informed practices where appropriate;
4. Model effective communication, healthy eating, and safe toileting and dressing procedures;
5. Maintain safety and cleanliness in lunch and rest areas and shared equipment, including daily safety checks;
6. Document children's experiences and communicate progress with parents and staff;
7. Record and report incidents to staff and parents, maintaining proper records;
8. Participate in staff meetings to discuss child development and improve childcare practices.

Medical, dental, and extended vacation benefits are available, as per our collective agreement:

• The employer pays 50% of premiums for eligible employees working 30+ hours/week for:
• Extended Health Benefits
• Dental Plan
• Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Other requirements

Basic CPR and First Aid certification, with Wilderness First Aid preferred; fluency in English.