Early Childhood Education Assistant; LINC)

Position: Early Childhood Education Assistant (LINC)
Job Title:

Early Childhood Education Assistant (LINC)
Status :
Regular, Part- time (Union position)
Wage: $25.17 - $28.85 (starting $25.17)
Grid :6
Hours : 12 hours per week

Schedule:

Monday
-Thursday 9:30 am-12:30pm

Start Date:

ASAP
Date Posted:
September 3, 2026
End Date :
March 31, 2027
Closing Date :
Open Until Filled
Please note that internal applicants must apply by  September 10, 2026 Internal applications received after this date will notbe considered as internal and seniority will not apply. Position will remain open until filled.
Opportunity  The casual Early Childhood Education Assistant is primarily responsible for providing care for children from 0 to 6 years of age in the childcare programs during the absence of regular staff. The Early Childhood Educator Assistant/ Responsible Adult provides a caring and positive learning environment for children from 18 months to 6 years in the childcare programs. assisting with planning, preparing and delivering early childhood educational activities, in consultation with the Day Care Coordinator and/or the regular Early Childhood Educators.

The Early Childhood Assistant/ Responsible adult supports the Early childhood Educators in planning and implementing age appropriate activities that foster learning and development.

Key Responsibilities   Is alert and responsive to children’s needs at all times, fostering a caring and positive learning environment.
Participates in planning for, and implements daily activities, and ensures that all activities are developmentally appropriate. Prepares materials and equipment for activities.
Supports the Early childhood Educators in the classroom with the preparation of materials and program delivery.
Help create an engaging learning environment that encourages creativity, exploration and curiosity
Maintains the cleanliness of equipment and supplies.
Helps to maintain a clean and organized classroom environment.
Guides children in activities; telling stories, teaching songs, leading discussions.
Guides and assists children in the development of appropriate life skills and interactive behaviour. Helps children develop social skills, such as, sharing, cooperation and communication.
Ensures the safety and hygiene wellbeing of all children while in the centre.
Immediately reports instances of suspected child abuse to the Day Care Coordinator.
Adheres to the Centre’s guidelines for discipline and managing behaviours appropriately.
Adheres to DIVERSE city Childcare Policy Manual and Procedures
Adheres to the childcare Licensing regulation.
Maintains the cleanliness of equipment and supplies.
Adheres to DIVERSE city and personnel policies, procedures and practices.
Any other duties as required.
Qualified Candidates will possess   Early Childhood Education Assistant/Responsible Adult Certificate, with a minimum of one years’ experience working with children aged 0 – 6 years in a childcare setting.
Previous current and relevant experience in a childcare setting.
Understanding and sensitivity to the needs of young children, and their parents/caregivers.
Cross-cultural experience and knowledge of settlement issues.
Standard first aid and CPR training required
Ability to communicate effectively in English, oral and written
A Criminal Record Check is a requirement of employment.
Please note that we currently have staff on the recall list. If an applicant on the recall list applies to this vacancy, the provisions under Article 13.5 "Recall" of the Collective Agreement will apply and we will not consider internal applications from those with less seniority.
Additional Information  This position is based in our Surrey office is in-personservices. DIVERSE city has implemented new safety procedures for in-officeand in-person work, to view our safety plan,…