Job Description

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 Calgary, AB T2S 1L1

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
T2S 1L1

Required languages: English

Education level: • 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

Required skills: At least 1 year if with related education. At least 2 years if no related education.

Closest intersection: Unit 208 112 Southbank Blvd Calgary, AB T2S 1L1