Casual ECA

Macaulay Centres; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 24,435 - 34,801; Part time

Job summary

Macaulay Centres in Toronto is looking for Supply Early Childhood Assistants to join their team. This role involves supervising children, assisting with programming, and maintaining safety and cleanliness across various shifts. Candidates should possess a graduate degree in Early Childhood Assistance and have strong communication skills.

This position offers flexible shifts at different locations and a competitive pay of $21.50 per hour. Macaulay is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

Qualifications

• Understanding of ELECT and the Child Care and Early Years Act.
• Experience with Play Based curriculum.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and ensure their safety.
• Assist with planning and evaluating daily programming.
• Communicate sensitively with parents regarding their child’s development.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Computer literacy

Ability to communicate effectively in more than one language

Demonstrated ability to build effective work partnerships

Acceptable Vulnerable Police Record Check

Education

Graduate of an Early Childhood Assistant program or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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 programming that facilitates healthy physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth of children.

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.

Locations

St. John the Evangelist CCC – 23 George St

Dovercourt CCC

Marlee Ave CCC – 145 Marlee Ave, 135 Varsity Rd

Mountview CCC – 363 Rogers Rd

Valleyfield CCC – 180 Gary Dr

George Syme CCC – 69 Pritchard Ave, 30 King St

St. Paul CCC – 70 Laughton Ave, 3251 Weston Road

Humberwood CCC – 850 Humberwood Blvd

Well CCC – 486 Front Street West, UG21

Compensation

Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) – $21.50 per hour

Other Information

This position is not within the bargaining unit.

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.

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