Job description

Early Childhood Education Assistant (ECEA) positions at Alderwood House School (Richmond, British Columbia, Canada) are entry-level teaching positions in classrooms for children aged 3-5. At minimum, you must have a valid work permit and be located in the lower mainland.

This position is primarily located at 140-6231 London Road, Richmond, BC V7E 6T3, with offsite locations close by and around Richmond, BC.

We provide on-the-floor mentorship and training for individuals looking to begin their career in Early Childhood Education who have not yet completed their education.

Please note that you will be outside for 4-9 hours each day, in all weather. If you do not like being outside, this is not the position for you.

Terms of employment

This position will be permanent and full time.

While an ECEA license is preferred, the position does not require a teaching license at the time of hiring. However, a successful candidate must be willing to enroll in one (1) ECE course upon being hired (the completion of one online course will enable you to qualify for your ECE Assistant license). If you are a Canadian Citizen or PR, we are able to cover the cost of your training; if you are not, you will be responsible to cover the cost of your ECEA training.

Wages

Compensation is $18 per hour for an individual without an ECEA license and $20 per hour for an individual with an ECEA license. Typical work hours are 8:00-4:30, 4-5 days per week. Yearly completion bonuses add $1-2 per year, based on performance.

Main Duties

The Assistant Educator will:

1) support the Educator(s) to lead children in daily activities in an engaging and safe outdoor environment for 4-9 hours each day; 2) work with an Educator to develop and deliver curriculum that acknowledges and stimulates the physical, social, and emotional needs and development of each child. This will include child involvement in problem-solving, mindfulness, emotional literacy, stories, music, and art; 3) protect the physical and emotional safety of each child, referring to trauma-informed practices where applicable; 4) help to model clear communication, healthy eating habits, and safe toilet and dressing procedures; 5) prepare and maintain a high degree of safety and cleanliness in the lunch and rest areas and with the shared equipment. This procedure will include daily safety checklists; 6) document child experiences throughout the day and communicate these with parents and fellow teachers; 7) record and share physical and social incidents with other staff and parents, where applicable, and keep records of such incidences; 8) participate in staff meetings to address issues and developments for individual children and groups to facilitate ongoing improvements to the childcare environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental and extended vacation benefits are available, as per our collective agreement, as outlined below:

The employer shall pay 50% of the premium costs for all eligible regular employees who work

32 hours or more, for the following benefit plans:

Extended Health Benefits
Dental Plan
Group Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Other requirements:

Basic CPR and First Aid Certification, with Wilderness First Aid preference
English language fluency