Early Childhood Assistant

Being a part of the Early Years Daycare Centres' team of Early Childhood Educator's will give you the opportunity to be a leader, a planner and a facilitator in your own licensed child care classroom.

JOB PURPOSE:

The role of the Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) is to support children’s learning and ensure their safety while in the program. The ECA will work as part of a larger team, under the direction of the Center Supervisor, in the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate, play-based programming for the children in the classroom.

CLASSROOM ROLE:

Maintain ongoing interaction with the children during classroom activities on an individual, small group and large group basis.

Prepare materials for classroom based on ELECT/Emergent programming.

Lead the class on a daily basis.

Maintain good communication with the children, center staff and parents.

Model correct procedures and guidelines for post-secondary practicum students, parent volunteers and others.

Use problem-solving strategies appropriate to addressing conflict in a safe, productive and supportive manner.

Other duties may be assigned as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Related work experience with infant, toddler, preschool or school age children.

Current Child Care First Aid certification.

Strong knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice.

Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening/Criminal Reference Check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $17.00-$19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-02-01