Early Childhood Educator Assistant; On call

Position: Early Childhood Educator Assistant (On call)
Employment Opportunity
Stz’uminus Education Society
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.

Position summary
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.

The position

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.

What you bring

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