Early Childhood Aide

Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the Early Childhood Director, the Early Childhood Classroom Aide will support classroom teachers and ensure the care, safety, and education of young children.

Qualifications

& Requirements Minimum of a valid BC Early Childhood Educator Assistant (ECEA) certificate. Valid First Aid Certificate. Minimum of three years experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or school setting. An Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certificate is an asset. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university is an asset. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively in partnership with families and staff.

Daily Classroom Support & Care

Provide guidance and care of students in accordance with the philosophy of VTT’s Early Childhood program. Ensure the safety, well-being, and supervision of students throughout the school day, including during lunch and nap/rest times. Assist children with toilet routines (including changing them when accidents occur). Maintain a clean, neat, and welcoming classroom environment (including daily art supplies and dishes) in compliance with Vancouver Coastal Health and licensing regulations. Maintain daily verbal communication with parents and caregivers (when applicable) Curriculum & Administration (When Applicable): Develop, plan, and implement age-appropriate indoor/outdoor activities, field trips, and general/Judaics curricula (songs, stories, numeracy, literacy, etc.). Identify student progress or challenges and communicate them directly to the Early Childhood Director. Parent/Teacher conferences. Attend regular Early Childhood staff meetings and participate in ongoing Professional Development sessions. Position(s) open until filled. Please note that applications that do not have all required documentation uploaded in the additional questions section will not be considered.