Casual - Early Childhood Assistant

Macaulay Centres for Children; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Early Childhood Assistants to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work in various child care centers, providing essential support to promote children's physical, social, and emotional growth. With flexible shifts and competitive compensation, this position is perfect for those passionate about early childhood education. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the community, where your contributions will help shape the future of children and families. If you are ready to make a difference, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Early Childhood Assistant program or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of Child Care and Early Years Act and Play Based curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Assist with planning and evaluating daily programming for children's development.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Child Development Knowledge

Problem-Solving Skills

Bilingual Communication

Education

Early Childhood Assistant Program

Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Casual Early Childhood Assistant (ECA)

REPORTS TO: Manager, Early Learning and Care

Position Summary

Macaulay is looking for eager, talented people to join our agency as Supply Early Childhood Assistants. Supply staff covers various shifts at all twenty-two centres and assists with the implementation of programing that facilitate healthy physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth of children.

Macaulay offers flexible shifts to match your schedule, opportunities for growth and competitive compensation!

Responsibilities

• Supervise children to protect their safety and personal well-being at all times while in care. Make sure equipment and physical environment is maintained free of safety or health hazards.
• Assist with planning, executing and evaluating daily programming using the curriculum and approach approved by the agency to promote children’s optimal emotional, cognitive and physical development.
• Encourage active learning to build self-esteem in an inclusive and respectful environment. Facilitate planned and spontaneous experiences.
• Observe children’s strengths, areas of challenge, emerging skills and interests.
• Collaborate with the team to implement inclusive program plans.
• Record observation to support early identification of a child’s individual needs.
• Demonstrate positive adult/child interaction, use effective and appropriate communication with children, promote children’s independence and problem-solving skills, build children’s confidence, assist children with understanding and dealing with the consequences of their behaviour and model mutual respect and kindness.
• Communicate sensitively and appropriately with parents/families. Provide meaningful feedback and information regarding their child’s learning and development, emerging skills and interests and the purpose of activities.
• Participate in classroom set-up including play areas.
• Work with the team to effectively manage children’s medication schedule and allergies.
• Drop off and or pick up children from buses outside Centre (if applicable/if required).
• Serve and clean up lunches, prepare snacks, maintain a clean, organized and sanitary kitchen, and perform housekeeping duties as assigned/as needed.
• Work in compliance with the Child Care and Early Years Act, Toronto Children’s Early Learning and Care Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI), Toronto Public Health guidelines, Canada’s Food Guide, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, the Smoke Free Ontario Act and all other applicable regulations and laws.
• Perform other tasks as delegated or assigned.
• Assist in any emergency according to Macaulay Policy and Procedures.
• Comply with all Macaulay policies, practices and quality standards.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an Early Childhood Assistant program or equivalent experience working with families and children, including children with special needs.
• Understanding of ELECT, the Child Care and Early Years Act, How Does Learning Happen, experience with Play Based curriculum, and/or the Toronto Assessment for Quality Improvement a definite asset.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and excellent listening skills.
• Computer literacy required together with proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, Internet and email.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective work partnerships with parents/families, colleagues and service providers of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in more than one language a definite asset.
• Acceptable Vulnerable Police Record Check completed within the last 6 months.
• Appropriate immunization and medical records.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C training.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work various shifts.
  
  

Macaulay Has 22 Child Care Centres (CCC) In The York And Etobicoke Regions Open From 7am To 6pm Monday To Friday

St. Andre CCC

36 Yvonne Ave

St. John the Evangelist CCC

23 George St

Dovercourt CCC

228 Bartlett Ave

Keelesdale CCC

200 Bicknell Ave

F.H. Miller CCC

300 Caledonia Rd

Marlee Ave CCC

145 Marlee Ave

Humberwood CCC

850 Humberwood Blvd

Regent St. CCC

48 Regent St

Jane St. CCC

610 Jane St

Warren Park CCC

135 Varsity Rd

Mountview CCC

569 Jane St

St. Nicholas

363 Rogers Rd

Valleyfield CCC

35 Saskatoon Dr

Pelmo Park CCC

180 Gary Dr

George Syme CCC

69 Pritchard Ave

H.J. Alexander CCC

30 King St

St. Paul CCC

70 Laughton Ave

Stanley CCC

75 Stanley Rd

Tippett CCC

38 Monte Kwinter Crt

St. Jane Frances

2745 Jane St

St. Jude

3251 Weston Road

St. Thomas Aquinas

636 Glenholme Ave

COMPENSATION: Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) - $20.85 per hour

THIS POSITION IS NOT WITHIN THE BARGAINING UNIT.

Internal candidates: Apply through the Internal Career Centre on ADP Sign In | ADP WFNPORTAL .

External candidates: Apply through the Macaulay Job Opportunities Page at https://macaulaycentre.org/opportunities/job-opportunities/

DATE POSTED: August 26, 2024

Macaulay Centres for Children values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion. We welcome qualified individuals who contribute to the diversity of our staff group.

Macaulay Centres for Children offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted by the agency regarding a career opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This job posting is available in alternate formats upon request.

Macaulay Centres for Children is committed to service and employment equity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

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