Early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Now hiring: Early childhood educator (ECE) assistant at Windermere Valley Child Care Society in Invermere, BC. We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal skills to start as soon as possible. Position status: Permanent employment or Full time.

Job Description

• The candidate must develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children.
• The candidate must maintain daycare equipment.
• The candidate must assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children.
• The candidate must assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping accurate records.
• The candidate must engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs, and preparing crafts.
• The candidate must prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods.
• The candidate must maintain knowledge of licensing regulations.
• The candidate must attend staff meetings to discuss the progress and challenges of children.
• The candidate must establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children.
• The candidate must plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security, and well-being of children.
• The candidate must plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours.
• The candidate must administer first-aid and other assistance.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must hold a certificate or diploma in a related trade.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must uphold values and ethics.
• The candidate must be creative.
• The candidate must be honest.
• The candidate must have the ability to multitask.

Additional Information

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
• The candidate must provide up-to-date immunization records.
• The candidate must be able to pass a vulnerable sector check.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive paramedical services coverage as part of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, including coverage for a variety of healthcare practitioners.
• The selected candidate will receive life insurance to provide financial support to their loved ones in the event of their passing.
• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The employer will pay for the candidate's learning/training.
• The candidate will have access to on-site daycare facilities.
• The candidate will receive paid time off for volunteering or personal days.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

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• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?