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Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Posted by: Next Level Childcare Inc.

Job Description

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR ASSISTANT

 

Company Summary:

Next Level Childcare Inc. is a licensed Daycare Centre located in a few locations in British Columbia such as Abbotsford, Maple Ridge, Royal Bay, and Victoria. We provide the highest quality of childcare with multicultural and inclusive early learning programs for children 6 months to 5 years of age. The goal of Next Level Childcare is to ensure that your child is provided with a stimulated, clean, and fun learning environment. We like to focus on the learning concept of hands-on discovery along with materials to help the children learn social skills, test their abilities, develop confidence, and try new ideas.

Next Level Childcare Inc. is currently looking for one energetic and efficient Early Childhood Educator Assistant who is striving to join a qualified, motivated and good spirited existing team. This is a permanent full time position reporting directly to the Supervisor / Early Childhood Educators.


Company Operating Name: Next Level Childcare Inc.

Business Address: 345 Latoria Boulevard, Suite 200, Colwood, Victoria, BC V9C 4L8

 

 

Job Summary 

The Early Childhood Educator Assistant is responsible for working as a team and providing a caring, safe, and nurturing environment as well as age-appropriate programs for children 6 months to 5 years of age. In collaboration with the teacher/activity group leader, he/she will implement the program’s aims and ensure that the individuals needs of every child are being met. He/she also has a responsibility to enhance the services by working collaboratively towards reviewing and achieving goals within the Centre’s quality improvement plan. If you are passionate about this role and have some prior experience working with children, we invite you to apply today.

 

Job Title: Early Childhood Educator Assistant

No. of Positions: 1

 

Job Description and Duties:

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

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

● Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods

● Assist with proper eating, dressing and toilet habits

● Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors

● Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties

● Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

● May assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records.

 

Terms of Employment: Permanent; Full Time; Long Term

 

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

 

Wages: $21.00 per hour

Overtime: One and one-half times the regular wage rate as per provincial regulations

Benefits Package: 

● Insurance from Workplace Safety and Insurance Board covered by employer

● Vacation pay as per provincial regulations will be paid each payday on a semi-monthly basis

 

Location of Work345 Latoria Boulevard, Suite 200, Colwood, Victoria, BC V9C 4L8


Anticipated Start Date of Employment
:  As soon as possible

 

Education, Experience and Language Requirements:

● Completion of secondary school is required.

● Some experience in childcare is required.

● Completion of an early childhood education assistant related certificate program

● Communication skills in English 

 

Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities: 

● Repetitive tasks and multi-tasking

● Attention to detail

● Work under pressure

● Combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending

● Standing for extended periods



Additional Skills and Other Requirements: 

● Effective interpersonal skills

● Focus and dependability

● Must be a team player, flexible, reliable and organized and able to handle the work with children

● Be available to open or close the Centre

● Criminal record check and knowledge of First Aid is preferred

● Must be available for all hours of operation including overtime and weekend work as required

 

Preference given to applicants who are Canadian citizens, Canadian Permanent Residents, New Immigrants, Indigenous Persons / Aboriginals, Visible Minorities, Vulnerable Youth, Persons with Disabilities etc.


If interested in this position, please apply by email to us at kidspacelearningcentresbc@gmail.com or by mail to Next Level Childcare Inc., 345 Latoria Boulevard, Suite 200, Colwood, Victoria, BC V9C 4L8 Canada with resume and cover letter. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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