Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Assistant / Level 1
(NOC 42202 – Early childhood educators and assistants)
Employer: Okotoks Daycare Inc. o/a Okotoks Daycare
Location: Unit 208 112 Southbank Blvd Okotoks, AB T1S 0L3
JOB DETAILS
Work location: On site – Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Willing to relocate
Salary: $20.00 hourly for 30 to 40 hours per week
Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
Employment conditions: Early morning, Evening, Shift, Morning, Day, Weekend
Start date: Starts as soon as possible
Benefits:
· Health benefits – Dental plan, Health care plan
· Other benefits – Government of Alberta childcare top up on wage for Level 1 $2.64 per hour (subject to change)
Vacancies: 5 vacancies
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Languages: English
Education:
· Completion of secondary school is required; and
· College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of at least 3 months in early childhood education assistant certificate program or post-secondary courses in early childhood education is an asset but not required. However, in the absence of such education, at least two years of work experience taking care of children is required.
Work Experience: At least 1 year if with related education. At least 2 years if no related education.
Work setting: Child care centre
Specific Tasks/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.
· 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.
· 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.
· Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours.
Security and safety: Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Manual dexterity
Personal suitability: Punctuality, Dependability, Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Interpersonal awareness, Judgement, Reliability, Team player, Values and ethics, Creativity, Honesty, Ability to multitask
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a resume and an application letter.
By Direct Apply: Direct Apply to Job Bank
By email: [email protected]
By mail:
Unit 208 112 Southbank Blvd
Okotoks, AB
T1S 0L3
