Early Childhood Assistant

Job Description

Kidspace Learning Centres Armstrong Inc.

Position Title: Early Childhood Assistant

Location: 2720 Rosedale Avenue, Armstrong, BC, Canada V4Y 0C9

Start Date: As soon as possible

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $22.60per hour (CAD)

Language of Work: English

Positions Available: 1

NOC JOB TITLE: Early Childhood Assistant (NOC 42202)

Company Overview:

Kidspace Learning Centres Armstrong Inc. operates a full-day, licensed child-care center for children aged birth to 5 years. This role involves working with young children in a nurturing, creative, and dynamic environment.

Job Responsibilities

–      Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.

–      Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties

–      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

–      Maintain daycare equipment

–      Storytelling

–      Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents

–      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

–      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

Requirements:

-Education: College/CEGEP

-Experience an asset

-Valid Early Childhood Education (ECEA) Certificate

-Valid First Aid certificate

-Criminal record check

Personal suitability

-Excellent oral communication

-Excellent written communication

Work Schedule

40 hours per week from 7 AM to 6 PM, 8 hour(s) per day with a 1-hour lunch break (Unpaid) (Monday to Friday)

Benefits

Extended health benefits available after 90 days (shared 50/50 between employee and employer)

How to Apply

Email: kidspacelearningarmstrong@gmail.com

Mail: 2720 Rosedale Avenue, Armstrong, BC, Canada V4Y 0C9

What you must include in your application:

Cover letter

What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:

Proof of the requested certifications