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Join Our Team as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Assistant!

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning? The New Minas Children's Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Assistant to join our vibrant team. If you are ready to make a positive impact in the lives of children, we want to hear from you!

About the Job

This is a temporary position offering between 20 to 40 hours per week. As an ECE Assistant, you will work in a dynamic environment that includes child care centres, day care centres, and nursery schools. Your role will involve supporting early childhood educators in implementing programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children.

Key Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support children's development.
• Engage children through storytelling, songs, and crafts.
• Assist in maintaining records and documentation.
• Encourage creativity through art, dramatic play, music, and physical activities.
• Guide children in developing proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
• Prepare snacks and organize rooms for lunch and rest periods.
• Establish collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers.
• Plan activities for school-age children before and after regular school hours.

Requirements

• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: English
• Education: College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma (1-2 years)
• Experience: Previous experience is an asset

Certificates and Licenses

• Child Development Assistant (ECE Level 1)
• Child Development Worker (ECE Level 2)
• Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality and dependability
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility and creativity
• Strong judgment and reliability
• Ability to multitask and work as a team player

Work Environment

• Outdoor and indoor settings
• Dynamic and sometimes noisy atmosphere
• Non-smoking and air-conditioned facilities

Security and Safety

• Child Abuse Registry check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation

• Own transportation is preferred, but public transportation is available.

Salary

The hourly wage for this position ranges from $15.70 to $25.00, based on experience and qualifications.

Location

This position is based in New Minas, NS.

Are You Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are excited about the opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of children in a supportive and engaging environment, we encourage you to apply! Join us at the New Minas Children's Centre and be a part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and the joy of learning.

We look forward to welcoming you to our community!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.