Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Assistant

About the role

The Early Childhood Educator Assistant supports the daily operations of a child‑care centre, helping qualified educators deliver safe, nurturing, and development‑focused experiences for infants, toddlers and school‑age children. This casual, part‑time position involves hands‑on care, activity planning and collaborative teamwork in an indoor/outdoor environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist co‑workers with housekeeping, cooking duties and maintain daycare equipment.
• Bathe, diaper, feed and guide infants and toddlers in proper eating, dressing and toileting habits.
• Develop and implement child‑care programs that promote physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.
• Lead storytelling, song, and craft activities, and take children to local points of interest.
• Prepare snacks, arrange rooms for meals and rest periods, and establish behaviour guidelines.
• Support educators in record‑keeping, program delivery and planning activities for school‑age children before and after school hours.
• Maintain a safe, healthy environment and build collaborative relationships with co‑workers and community service providers.

Required profile

• Secondary school graduation certificate.
• First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Immunization records and vulnerable sector check.
• Punctual, dependable, and able to multitask in a fast‑paced setting.
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills; team‑player attitude.
• Creativity, honesty and a commitment to values and ethics.
• Experience in child‑care is an asset.