Playcare Early Childhood Centre
Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Assistant Posted on October 19, 2026 by Playcare Early Childhood Centre
- Location: 1590 Okanagan Avenue/Salmon Arm, BCV1E 1N5
- Work location: On site
- Salary: 23.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment: Permanent employment/Full time/Morning, Day, Evening, Shift
- Starts as soon as possible/1 vacancy/Source: Job Bank #3697645
Languages English
Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Experience 1 to less than 7 months
On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment Outdoors/Noisy/Non-smoking/Air conditioned
Work setting Child care centre/Day care centre or nursery school
Responsibilities/Tasks
- Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers/Maintain daycare equipment
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
- Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
- Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
- Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
- Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
- Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
- Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
- Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
- Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
- Establish guidelines for behaviour
- Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
- Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
- Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- First Aid Certificate/CPR Certificate
Target audience Children
Security and safety Basic security clearance/Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks/Physically demanding/Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking/Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Punctuality/Dependability/Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication/Excellent written communication
- Flexibility/Interpersonal awareness/Reliability/Team player
- Values and ethics/Creativity/Honesty/Ability to multitask
How to apply: in person 1590 Okanagan Avenue/Salmon Arm, BCV1E 1N5
What you must include in your application:
- Cover letter
- Answers to the following screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Are you currently a student?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:
- Letter of recommendation
- Proof of the requested certifications
- Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
Advertised until 2026-11-09