Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Golden Child Daycare is looking for a passionate and responsible Early Childhood Educator Assistant (ECEA) to join our team at 818 9th St. N, Golden, BC V0A 1H2. The ideal candidate will hold a current valid ECEA certificate recognized in British Columbia and be dedicated to supporting the intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development of young children in a safe and nurturing environment.

Job Summary • Position Title: Early Childhood Educator Assistant (NOC 42202) • Positions Available: 1 • Starting Date: As soon as possible • Work Schedule: 30-40 hours per week • Wage: $22.60 per hour • Benefits: 4% of vacation; extended health insurance • Position Type: Permanent, full time • Required Language: English

Job Duties & Responsibilities • Assist in planning, carrying out, and assessing developmentally appropriate activities and experiences in harmony with the Centre's philosophy, under the guidance of lead educators. • Support the provision of a balanced daily schedule of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor, and individual/group activities. • Enrich the learning environment with diverse activities including narrative storytelling, music education, and creative arts. • Help clean and sanitize equipment, toys, and materials according to daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules. • Assist children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that encourage extended conversations. • Communicate with parents daily about their child's day, as directed and in collaboration with other staff. • Use a variety of teaching techniques including storytelling, modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing, as part of the educator team. • Encourage and assist children to practice self-help skills each day. • Participate as an assistant in short- and long-term planning, evaluation, and staff program reviews. • Observe and help monitor children's play activities, reporting observations to lead staff as needed. • Assist in keeping records on children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals, and medication administered. • Support in preparing and serving food for children, help dress children, and change diapers as required. • Understand and consistently follow the Centre's Policy and Procedures manual as an assistant team member.

Business Location & Information Golden Child Daycare: 818 9th St. N, Golden, BC V0A 1H2

Skills & Education Requirements • 1-7 months of proven experience in an early childhood education setting; • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year (Completion of an Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate program or related coursework in early childhood education) • Licence to practice in BC as an ECE Assistant (ECE level 1); • CPR and First Aid Certificate (valid or intent to obtain); • Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling • Personal suitability: Punctuality, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent written communication, Interpersonal awareness, Reliability, Values and ethics, Honesty, Dependability, Excellent oral communication, Flexibility, Judgement, Team player, Creativity, Ability to multitask Other Documentation: • Criminal Record Check will be conducted.

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We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups including newcomers, refugee/asylum seekers with valid work authorization and/or first nations. Please apply by emailing with resume at . We thank all those who apply, but only appropriate candidates will be contacted for the interview. Thank you for your interest in the position!

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