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Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Assistant

Location: 1121 Dominion Rd, Victoria, BC, V9A 4E7

Salary: 22.00 hourly / 35 hours per Week

Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time, Day, Morning

Start date: As soon as possible

Benefits: Other benefits

Overview:

Languages: English

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience

Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment: Noisy, Non-smoking, Air conditioned

Work setting: Child care centre, Urban area, Nursery school, Day care centre or nursery school

Responsibilities:

Tasks:
Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
Storytelling
Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
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
Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
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
Establish guidelines for behaviour
Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
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
Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Credentials:
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:
Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience: Children

Additional information:

Security and safety: Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Manual dexterity

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

Other benefits: Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

How to apply:
By email: littlegeniusacademymanager@gmail.com
By mail: 1121 Dominion RdVictoria, BCV9A 4E7
Include a cover letter in your application.

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