Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Assistant

Description

Job details

• Location:                                     Westbank, BC V4T 3A4
• Workplace information:               On site
• Salary:                                         22.00 hourly / 32 to 40 hours per Week
• Terms of employment:                Permanent employment, Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits:                                       Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
• Vacancies:                                    4 vacancies

Overview

Languages:                                English

Education:                                  College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or

                                                       diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience:                                1 year to less than 2 years

On site:                                       Work must be completed at the physical location. There

                                                       is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Rural area
• Kindergarten
• Before and after school programs

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• 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)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Children

Experience with special needs children

• Children with behavioural issues
• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities

How to Apply

In person

201-1979 Old Okanagan Highway, Westbank, BCV4T 3A4 Between 09:30 AM and 01:00 PM

Include this reference number in your application

42202

How-to-apply instructions

Here is what you must include in your application:

• Job reference number
• Cover letter
• Letter of recommendation
• References attesting experience
• Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
• Proof of the requested certifications

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Job Categories: Education. Job Types: Full-Time. Job expires in Endless.

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