Early Childhood Educator Assistant; On call

We provide learning opportunities for all ages, from infancy through to elder years, through our dynamic and integrated programs:
Nutsuumat Lelum, Stz’uminus Primary School, Stz’uminus Community School, Post-Secondary & Continuing Education, Land-based Learning, Year 13/adults, Career Planning and job readiness.

SES is looking for Early Childhood Educator Assistant (On call). This position will support staff, children and the community through planning and developing age-appropriate programs to enhance the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional develop according to Nutsumaat Lelum’s program statement and philosophy. This is an on-call position
, with work assignments based on operational needs and the need to provide coverage for team members who are absent.

• Works as a part of a team with all staff members under the direction of the Program coordinator
• Seek and accept guidance from the Early childhood Educators in the program
• Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Assist in all areas of curriculum planning and implementation.
• Assists with the program planning and sharing of cultural information, recruiting of community member resources to enhance the program being offered.
• Assists with supervising of the children at play, role modeling appropriate behavior and positive adult relationships.
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Participates in daily routines, duties, e.g. clean-up, toileting including diapering, lunchtime, and outdoor play.
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Attends and participates in workshops and classes to build on knowledge that will enhance skills and abilities.
• Reads and records information in the daily logbook for each room.
• Maintains a high standard of professional ethics in relationships with children, parents and other members of the staff and community.

• Successfully completed at least one course of a basic early childhood education training program in Child development, guidance, health and safety or nutrition through an educational institution
• Must be willing to further their education in the field of Early Childhood Education with the “addition of a basic early childhood education training program through an educational institution that is recognized by Childcare licensing within the time allocated on their Certificate to practice
• Valid First Aid certificate as required by Childcare Licensing
• Lift and/or move between 10 pounds up to 30 pounds.
• Frequent combinations of sitting, climbing, standing, walking, balancing, bending, crouching, Kneeling, and crawling
• Ability to adjust and participate in indoor and outdoor activities and environments
• Able to handle exposure to; high noise levels, bodily fluids, infectious illness/diseases
• Awareness of Trauma informed wellness for self and others
• Successful Criminal record check