Early Childhood Aide
About The Position
Vancouver Talmud Torah is seeking part-time Early Childhood Classroom Aides for the 2026/27 school year. Vancouver Talmud Torah is an inclusive Jewish community day school committed to academic excellence and nurturing lifelong learners who engage the world through Jewish traditions and values. We provide a stimulating and challenging educational environment infused with meaningful learning experiences and serve families from a diverse range of Jewish backgrounds and religious practices. The faculty are an integral part of our school community, and we offer the opportunity to work in a collaborative, innovative, and engaging educational setting with a commitment to ongoing professional development and mentorship. Our school culture values academic excellence, community, inclusivity, and social responsibility. Candidates need not be Jewish but must be receptive and open to working in a Jewish day school environment.
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.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively in partnership with families and staff.
Nice To Haves
- An Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certificate is an asset.
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Support classroom teachers and ensure the care, safety, and education of young children.
- 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).
- 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.
- Participate in Parent/Teacher conferences.
- Attend regular Early Childhood staff meetings and participate in ongoing Professional Development sessions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
