Early Childhood Assistant

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate **Early Childhood Assistant (ECA)** to join our team. The ECA will work closely with our Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) to assist in the planning, development, and implementation of age-appropriate programs that align with BBCC’s program statement and philosophy. This role involves contributing to the overall development of the children in our care using frameworks such as Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT), How Does Learning Happen?, and public health guidelines.

**Job Duties**:

- Supports the RECE in planning and implementing the daily program.
- Ensures children are dressed appropriately for indoor and outdoor activities.
- Participates in the daily health check of children; records illness if applicable.
- Assists in monitoring lunch and snack-time activities encouraging children to eat. Report any appetite changes to the RECE, parents and Supervisor
- Mentor and monitor healthy eating and report concerns to the RECE, families and Supervisor.
- Reads, understand and abide by all policies of BBCC, including emergency, fire, serious occurrence, prohibited practices and child abuse procedures.
- Communicates regularly any issues of mutual concern, both verbally and in written form, with parents, school staff, child care staff and outside resources.
- Observes and records relevant information on each child’s progress as required as per the Centre’s policies and practices
- Be ready for work in the classroom by the start of your shift having your personal belongings put away and you are in the room/playground ready to work. This includes dressing and/or preparing for the scheduled activity and the weather.
- Assists in the planning and preparation of snacks with an awareness of healthy choices & licensing requirements
- Discuss observations of children’s progress/behaviour/health with the RECE or Supervisor
- Assists the RECE in the regular evaluation of the program to ensure it meets the needs of individual children and the needs of the group; set goals and meet licensing criteria.
- Conduct oneself in a manner appropriate for an individual employed by an educational system that provides services to children.
- Aid in the design and development and be supportive of personal program plans.
- With RECE direction and guidance, carry out some learning activities.
- Be a member of the collaborative team.
- Reinforce learning.
- Monitor and record the progress of instructional goals.
- Assist RECE’s in getting materials and programs in place for students with special needs.
- Be an integral part of the classroom and help all students, as time allows.
- Seek professional development to improve skills.
- Reads, understand and abide by all policies of BBCC, including emergency, fire, serious occurrence, prohibited practices and child abuse procedures.
- Assist with other duties as requested by the Supervisor and/or Owner/Operator.

**Qualifications**
- High School diploma
- College diploma in the human services field including: Early Childhood Education (ECE), Youth Care Worker (YCW), Educational Assistant (EA), etc. preferred
- Proficiency in one of Canada's official languages - English or French
- Ability to pass a criminal background check/vulnerable sector check
- Knowledge and understanding of school board policies, compliance regulations and appropriate legislation
- First Aid and CPR-C certification
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High level of energy
- High levels of patience
- Genuinely committed to helping children learn
- A broad knowledge of child development and teaching methods
- Cultural sensitivity
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Excellent negotiation and mediation skills
- Ability and willingness to perform required physical tasks
- Ability to recognize individual learning styles and the characteristics of learners
- High level of attention to confidentiality
- Willing to participate in ongoing learning

Pay: $17.20-$19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 - 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person