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Job Requirements:
ECE Level 1 or higher (or willing to obtain)
Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate
Criminal record check
Vulnerable sectors check
WHMIS/ Food Safe are an asset
A Sincere and genuine interest in young children and their families
Knowledge of early childhood development and family dynamics
Ability to work with children who are developmentally delayed
Ability to work with families of different ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
Model positive behaviour through interaction with children, families, employees, the community and the board
Ability to develop trust and maintain open communication with children, families, employees, the community and the board
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to resolve conflict in a constructive manner and maintain emotional control when under stress
Effective problem solving skills, time management and organizational skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all circumstances
Be self-motivated, energetic, creative, playful, patient, respectful, compassionate and fair
Ability to work well with others in a Team.
The hours offered are 20-30hrs/week, dependent on enrolment. Candidate must be available Monday-Friday 7-6 depending on the needs of the facility.
There are opportunities to further your education in childcare to those interested!
We Offer competitive wages with opportunities for annual increase, staffing bonus for completion of education and other incentives.
Staff may be eligible for up to a $4.00 wage top up through the Government Wage Enhancement depending on ECE Level.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Children'S Ages
- 5 years
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 3-11 months
- 4 years
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is not available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate
- Food Safe Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree
- Babysitting Certificate
- WHMIS Certificate
Early Childhood Education Skills
- Provide opportunity for creative expression through the mediums of art, dramatic play and music
- Provide supervision and guidance of daily activities, field trips and special activities
- Prepare progress reports and discuss with parents and other staff members
- Plan and develop child care and nursery school programs
- Assess the developmental level of children
Additional Skills
- Maintain day care supplies and equipment
- Assist in housekeeping duties
- Assist in maintaining records of children
Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills
- Prepare craft materials and assist children to use them
- Prepare and serve snacks
- Guide children in development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
- Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
- Conduct and monitor activity programs designed for young children
- Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
- Arrange transition periods such as lunch and rest for children
Experience With Children Who Have Special Needs
- Children with behavioural issues
Work Setting
- Day-care centre
Ability to Supervise
- 1-2 people
- 3-4 people
- 5-10 people
- 11-15 people
Work Location Information
- Rural community
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Child welfare check