Job Id: 8744

Playtime Childcare Society

cobus@matrixvisa.com

June 4, 2025

Parksville

British Columbia

Full Time

Playtime Childcare Society located at 1223 Smithers Road, Parksville, British Columbia, V9P 2C1 is seeking one qualified Early Childhood Educator Assistant for infancy to 5 years.  We’re seeking a full-time and permanent individual who has a passion for the early year’s education and development of young children. A successful Early Childhood Educator Assistant candidate will have a background in the early childhood field and be able to incorporate fun and engaging activities for the children in our programs. We are a growing organization with opportunities for growth and advancement into management roles.

 

Responsibilities:

Assist and support childhood educators with activities such as games, songs, free play and language development for physical, emotional, cognitive and social development.

Assist in engaging activities such as arts and crafts and field trips for children.

Assist in planning the daily activities and resting times by arranging the room and setting up the activities.

Assist with self-help skills such as eating, dressing and toilet habits.

Observe the children discuss progress or concerns with the childhood educators and provide observations in writing.

Attendance of staff meetings required.

Assisting in planning and maintaining an environment that protects the health security and well-being of the children.

General housekeeping and maintenance of daycare equipment, stationary, and toys.

 

Wage

$ 21.25 per hour

8 hours a day / 40 per week

Monday to Friday

Accommodation assistance that is not more 30% of the gross wages

Relocation assistance will be provided

Assist with medical coverage, until provincial coverage is approved

 

Benefits:

Casual dress

Company events

Dental care

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site childcare at discounted rate

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

 

Education & Skills:

• BC ECEA Certificate or is currently enrolled to qualify as a BC ECEA 
• Child Safe First Aid (required)
• Driver’s Licence

Application question(s):

• Are you available Monday in person – Friday 800am-500pm?
• Do you have a Driver’s License and reliable transportation to work?
• Are you able to commute to Parksville BC or Do you live in the Parksville BC area?

How to apply:

Applicants should include the following in their application and send the complete application to info@playtimechildcare.org

Cover Letter

Resume with three professional references

Copies of required educational documents

Answers to the following 3 questions:

1.     Are you available Monday in person – Friday 800am-500pm?

2.    Do you have a Driver’s License and reliable transportation to work?

3.    Are you able to commute to Parksville BC or Do you live in the Parksville BC area?

 

 

Only applicants who follow the application instructions on how to apply will be considered.