early childhood assistant
Posted on August 07, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Manning Crossing Daycare Center
Job details
Education: Bachelor's degree. Work setting: Child care centre. Urban area. Before and after school programs. Tasks: 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. Order supplies and equipment. 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. Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods. 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. Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children. Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Child development assistant (ECE level 1). Emergency child care first aid and CPR. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available. Personal suitability: Punctuality. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Judgement. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Day. Support for newcomers and refugees: Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) . Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees . Does not require Canadian work experience. Supports for visible minorities: Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).- Location Edmonton, ABT5A 5A1
- Work location On site
- Salary$19.00 to $23.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 35 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 3 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3641316
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Child care centre
- Urban area
- Before and after school programs
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- Order supplies and equipment
- 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
- Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
- 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
- Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
- Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Team player
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
- Does not require Canadian work experience
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-08-28
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