Company overview
Brite Beginnings offers developmentally appropriate educational programs for children with a blended approach combining ‘Play-Based Learning’ and ‘Emergent Curriculum’ in secure, fun, and stimulating classrooms where children socialize and learn in an environment structured around their diversity and individual interests. Our Early Childhood Educators are trained, certified professionals who offer the best care in a cozy, family-oriented atmosphere where children feel comfortable growing and developing while making meaningful connections.
Job title: Early Childhood Assistant (NOC 42202)
Job Type: Full-time and permanent
Company operating name: Brite Beginnings Early Learning and Childcare Centre
Business address: 11120 28 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6J 4M2
Salary: $18/hour, 40 hours a week
Benefit: 4% vacation paid
Duties and responsibility:
- Change diaper for infants and toddlers;
- Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor;
- Establish guidelines for behaviour;
- Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children;
- Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts;
- Prepare lunch, snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods;
- Assist with proper eating, dressing and toilet habits;
- Assist early childhood educators in keeping records;
- 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;
- Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits;
- Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children.
Requirements:
- Secondary school graduation certificate is required;
- Education related to childcare is an asset;
- Experience working in childcare is preferred, on the job training will be provided;
- Physically demanding;
- Repetitive tasks;
- Patient with infants and toddler;
- Attention to details;
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching and kneeling.
How to apply
If you would like to join our team, please send your resume to BriteChildHR@yahoo.com and put Early Childhood Assistant on the subject line.