Ecea

**Job description**:

- Develop, implement childcare programs that support and promote, physical, cognitive, emotional, social and cultural development of children
- Lead activities by telling/reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest, provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music, physical activity
- Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities, incorporating an Indigenous world view
- Develop activities that introduce math and literacy concepts
- Be familiar with emergency procedures
- Guide, assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing, toilet habits
- Observe children for signs of potential learning/behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
- Establish guidelines for behavior
- Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand
- Plan, maintain and environment that protects health, safety, security, wellbeing of children
- Establish, maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers and community service providers working with children
- Assess abilities, interests, needs of children, discuss progress/challenges with parents and other staff members
- Bathe, diaper, feed infants and toddlers
- Provide opportunities for sleep and rest time
- Supervise the provision of nutritious snacks and lunches
- Prepare snacks, arrange rooM/Furniture for lunch and rest periods
- Submit written observations on children to early childhood educator/supervisors
- Maintain daycare equipment, assist in general cleaning, house keeping and cooking as necessary
- Attend staff meetings in service, discuss children’s progress or challenges, attend training as required
- Assist in supervision of assistants, aides, volunteers in the daycare
- Maintain appropriate files and records of all the children in attendance
- Maintain current all personnel requirements to meet licensing specifications

**Eligibility Requirements**:

- Experience in urban Aboriginal communities is an asset
- Valid ECE/ECEA Certificate
- Criminal Record Check
- Effective verbal, listening and interpersonal skills is required
- Working effectively as a team player is required
- A combination of sitting, standing, walking, and lifting is required
- Caring for children can be physically demanding - The daycare employee maybe lifting/carrying children/equipment/furniture and may spend time sitting on the floor or child size furniture.
- Evidence for the personnel file that the employee has complied with the Province’s immunizations and TB testing as required
- Valid First Aid certificate required
- Valid CPR certificate required

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $23.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Nanaimo, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: One location