Company Name: Kidspace Learning Centres Eagle Creek Inc.

TITLE: Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Salary: $20.00 to $22.00 CAD Hourly

Job Type: Permanent employment, Full time

Language: English

Start Date of Employment (Approx.): As soon as possible

Minimum Education: A college diploma is required

Positions Available: 1

Job Location(s)

110-25 Helmcken Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada, V8Z 5G5

Job Description:

-Information about the Company: Full day childcare centre licensed for care of children 0 months to 5 years of age

-This position is to work with children ages: 0 months to 3 years of age

-Business location: 110-25 Helmcken Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada, V8Z 5G5

-Business Mailing address: 110-25 Helmcken Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada, V8Z 5G5

-Type of Employment: Permanent employment, Full time

-Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job 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

Storytelling

Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest

Order supplies and equipment

Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children

Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records

Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts

Provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity

Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits

Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties

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

Requirements:

-Education: A college diploma is required

-Experience: Experience an asset

-Valid ECEA license is required

-Satisfactory criminal record check is required

-Able to work independently

-Well developed interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication

-Valid First Aid certificate

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children; Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children; Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

Additional Skills

Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members: Establish guidelines for behavior; Knowledge of licensing regulations; Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act

Salary:

$20.00 to $22.00 CAD Hourly

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday / 40 hours per week from 7am to 6pm, 8 hours per day with 1 hour unpaid lunch break

Benefits: Extended plan available after 90 days (50/50 split between employee and employer)

Apply by mail to: 110-25 Helmcken Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada, V8Z 5G5

Apply by e-mail to: eaglecreek.kidspacelearning@gmail.com