Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Position Title: Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Reporting to
:
Education Director

Status
:
Full time Monday – Friday 8h per day

Term: September 2024 – June 2025

Location: Neskonlith Indian Band, Chase, BC

Salary Range: $18.25 – $23 per hour

Job Summary:

The Early Childhood Educator Assistant will aid the ECE & IT Educators. The Childcare Assistant will work closely with the Childcare Teacher in conducting daily duties such as preparing and serving meals, changing diapers, writing daily reports, recording attendance, engaging in play, assisting to put children to sleep, and creating a safe environment. The ECE Assistant reports to the Daycare Manager.

Key

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Valid and current Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate
• Previous experience working in a First Nation Community would be an asset
• A clear criminal reference check and vulnerable search
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Ability to obtain a doctor’s certificate ensuring health is adequate for the position
• Two letters of reference
• Up to date immunization
• Negative TB Test
• Valid Food Safe Certificate
• Monitoring and supervising the children constantly.
• Assisting the Childcare Teacher in maintaining a safe and positive environment.
• Cultivating relationships with children, parents, and guardians
• Follow licensing requirements
• Carry out the responsibilities assigned to you
• Attend regular staff meetings
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the center’s children, their parents, and staff
• Participate in the annual performance review process
• Contribute to an annual plan for the center
• Plan and carry out annual personal development
• Keep up to date with early childhood advocacy developments
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality
• Actively participate in Switzmalph Child Care Centre staff activities whenever possible
• Maintain a positive working relationship with other Switzmalph Child Care Centre staff and others who work within the building

Required Qualifications:

• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Minimum Early Childhood Certificate
• Infant/Toddler and Special Needs Certificates, an asset
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Satisfactory Criminal Records check
• Medical check
• Food Safe Certificate
• Previous experience with First Nations culture and traditions, as asset
• Diplomacy, tact and confidentiality in dealing with a variety of people and information
• Reliability and dependability
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team orientated environment
• Flexibility is a must to adapt to changing work priorities
• Continuous learning
• Believes in and practices the mission, and goals of the program
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships with families in the program
• Act as a role model of appropriate behavior
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of the childcare team, facilitating a team environment through personal behavior, work contributions, and the sharing of expertise and knowledge

Required Qualifications:

• Participates in the development of new ideas and methods for program enhancement and can adjust and adapt to changes
• Ability to be energetic, resilient, and maintains a sense of humor when personal resources are challenged
• Achieves results with positive outcomes for children in the program
• Effective interpersonal skills under all types of conditions, exhibiting a supportive, positive approach
• A high degree of personal initiative with good planning and organizational skills
• Continuing personal and professional development in related areas
• Ability to lift (up to 25 kg)

We

Offer:

• Great culture, high growth, collaborative environment.
• Compensation for this role includes competitive base salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including extended medical, dental, etc.

Preferential Hiring Policy:

In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights code, it is NIB Policy to practice preferential hiring for Aboriginal peoples. Candidates who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

Company Address:

Neskonlith Indian Band
743 Chief Neskonlith Drive Chase, BC

Work Eligibility:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Background Check:

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