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Title posted on indeed.com - Early Childhood Educator Assistant (ECEA)
Posted on October 17, 2024 by Employer details Penticton Indian Band
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*Job Summary:* The ECEA is responsible for assisting with guiding and caring of children in daycare programs including: 0-36 months, 3-5 years, and School-Age. Cooking and housekeeping will also be required. The ECEA will assist children with nurturing development and cognitive skills such as physical, mental, and social development. The ECEA will assist with overseeing activities to ensure the health and safety of children. The ECEA shall foster cooperative social behaviour through forming positive relationships with children and other adults. The ECEA encourages children in singing, dancing, rhythmic activities, and in the use of art materials, to promote self-expression and appreciation of aesthetic experiences. The ECEA guides children in practices of personal cleanliness and self care. The ECEA will also cover for ECE and/or Developmental Support Worker absence or illness as necessary. The ECEA will work collaboratively with Child Care Programs Manager, ECE Coordinator, ECE Supervisors, DSWs, families, and community to support positive child development. *Core Competencies:* * Accountability & Dependability * Teamwork * Problem solving * Communication * Flexibility * Continuous improvement * Patient * Leadership * Organization * Ethics * Integrity *Duties/Responsibilities:* *Job Responsibilities and Work Performed * * Cover for ECE absence as needed. * Assist in the delivery of age-appropriate programs. * Guide and assist children in daily activities. * Maintain equipment and assist in housekeeping duties. * Provide one on one support to children as needed. * Maintain and update each child's file and be knowledgeable about any medical conditions. * Interact with children to encourage involvement in activities. * Provide a warm, safe, and caring environment that is kept orderly, clean, and appealing. * Provide diapering care and toilet learning. * Model developmentally appropriate activities and positive behavior management techniques. * Include materials and experiences in the classroom that are culturally appropriate and represent diversity. * Continue professional development through attending workshops, conferences, and other staff development activities. * Willingness to learn Okanagan language, cultural practices, and protocols. * Maintain up to date knowledge of current child development practices. * Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible. * Assist with other duties as requested by the Child Care Programs Manager/ECE Coordinator/ECE Supervisors. * Snack and meal preparation. * Ensure toys are disinfected and rotated regularly. *Accountability* * Adhere to the BC Child Care Licensing Regulations. * Ensure confidentiality of privileged information. * Administer medications as prescribed by a physician. * Prompt and have good attendance. *Relationships* Internally * Reports to Program Supervisors, then ECE Coordinator, then, if necessary, the Child Care Programs Manager. * Collaborates with all program staff. * Participates in team planning sessions and monthly staff meetings. Externally * Share information regarding child development with parents. * Maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationships with each child's family and encourage their involvement in the program. *Decision Making * * Immediate decision making ensures adherence to the BC Child Care Licensing Regulations. * The ECE employee will make decisions based on ensuring the health and safety of the children they are responsible for. *Communication Skills* * Open communication is required to ensure BC Child Care Licensing Regulations are being met. This includes communicating absences and appointments in advance to supervisors. * If illness occurs, employees must notify supervisor as early as possible. * If there is an emergency resulting in the immediate need to leave work, the employee must ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children prior to leaving site by communicating to a supervisor the need to leave.- LocationPenticton, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$22.37HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Casual employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9491434020
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