Early Childhood Assistant

Job Summary

Two Trees Child Care Centre is a Ministry of Education licensed day care and we provide quality care and education to children within Newmarket, Bradford, Keswick, Sharon and Aurora community. Our nurturing environment fosters a child’s natural curiosity and promotes independence so that they may successfully reach their developmental goals. At our Centre we encourage children to construct their knowledge and enhance their development through play-based learning.

We are currently looking for experienced ECA's to join our fantastic and growing team!!

Responsibilities:

• Implementing and providing daily feedback and observations relating to the curriculum established by the ECE leader
• Facilitating daily indoor and outdoor activities to enhance language, motor skills, independence and problem-solving through music, science, art, dramatic play, etc.
• Establishing positive interactions and rapport while guiding the children in all areas of development in accordance with the program philosophy
• Assisting to ensure overall health and safety of the children enrolled in the program
• Adapting and maintaining an environment which appreciates and respects the diverse individual and group needs of the children and their families
• Supporting and communicating with parents, colleagues and Supervisor
• Cleaning and sanitizing classrooms and outdoor playground, doing laundry of kids bedding
• any other duties as needed

Qualifications/Experience

• Post secondary diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of six months’ experience working with young children
• Experience working with special needs children an asset
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
• Excellent written communication skills
• Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to the diverse needs of members including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity
• All staff working with children are required under the Child Care and Early Year’s Act to have a valid standard first aid certification including infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR level C) prior to the first day of work or within the first three months- RECEIPT MUST BE SHOWN
• A capacity to work within a team and be part of a large multi-service, charitable Association
• Clear Police Record Check with vulnerable sector and a clear 2 step TB test will be needed once offered a position

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type / Category

Full time position. 7 to 8 hours a day with 1 hour unpaid lunch break.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

See above

hours: 25-40 per week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $17.00+

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Salary: $17.00-$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• On call

Work Location: In person