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Early Childhood Educator Assistant

@ Summit Community Services Society

Kimberley, British Columbia

On-siteFull-time
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Overview

Summit Community Services Society is hiring an Early Childhood Educator Assistant full time, 40 hours per week, at Rocky Mountain Childcare. The role plans and leads daily activities for children aged 3 to school age, including reading, physical activity and art and song, under IHA childcare licensing rules and the BC Early Learning Framework.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan, carry out and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities for children 3 years and up
  • Lead reading, physical activity and creative expression through art and song
  • Work with co-educators and maintain communication with parents and families
  • Follow licensing regulations and confidentiality guidelines
  • Maintain an organized, welcoming space and do daily cleaning and sanitizing

Requirements summary:

  • ECEA certification
  • First Aid certificate
  • Food Safe certificate
  • Criminal record check
  • Strong organization and time management skills
  • Excellent verbal communication and leadership skills

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Employer posting date
2026-08-17
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Hours per week40
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingCare home, School
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsECEA, First Aid, Food Safe
Background checkscriminal record
Fields of studyEarly childhood education

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Promoting community well-being

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Summit Community Services Society is dedicated to promoting community well-being by providing quality, accessible, client-centred support and intervention services in a respectful manner, childcare services, and support programs for seniors and other populations with under-served needs.

LinkedIn followers
22
People associated on LinkedIn
12
Reported office locations
  • 125 10th Ave S, 100, Cranbrook, British Columbia V1C 2N1, CA
Other recorded names
  • Summit Community Services Society
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No

Summit Community Services Society is dedicated to promoting community well-being by providing quality, accessible, client-centred support and intervention services in a respectful manner, childcare services, and support programs for seniors and other populations with under-served needs.

FieldValue
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
Company size11-50 employees
HeadquartersCranbrook, British Columbia
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded1973
Open jobs on Jobsy5
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Job description

Early Childhood Educator

Summit Community Services Society (SCSS) seeks an enthusiastic ECE to join our team. We are posting for a position at Rocky Mountain Childcare for an ECEA for 40 hrs per week. The candidate will practice according to IHA’s child care licensing regulations, the ECE code of ethics and the BC Early Learning Framework. The successful candidate will plan, lead, and guide activities throughout the day, such as reading, physical activity, and creative expression through art and song.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plan, carry out and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children 3yrs - school age; to encourage independence and growth in all areas of the children’s social, emotional and physical development.
  • Work in collaboration with co-educators.
  • Maintain open, respectful and positive communication with co-educators; parents and family members.
  • Follow and uphold all Licensing regulations and confidentiality guidelines.
  • Maintain an organized and a welcoming environment.
  • Carry out regular daily cleaning and sanitizing duties.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED

  • ECEA Certification
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Food Safe Certificate
  • Criminal Record Check

JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Good Organization and time management skills.
  • Ability to work in partnership with team members.
  • Sensitive and responsive to cultural differences in the client population.
  • Positive, caring and compassionate attitude
  • Safety conscious with keen observational skills
  • Excellent leadership skills and confidence in giving direction
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Ability to motivate others and be proactive
  • Ability to be organized and plan ahead

Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your application.

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