Early Childhood Assistant

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier childcare organization in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Contract Early Childhood Assistant to support classroom learning. The role involves collaborating with teachers and families to create a nurturing environment for children. Candidates should have a high school diploma, First Aid certification, and experience in program planning. Full-time staff benefit from health insurance, retirement plans, and generous vacation days. Join a dynamic team making a difference in early childhood education!

Benefits

40% childcare discount for full-time employees

Professional development opportunities

Retirement plan with company match

6 days of sick time per calendar year

10 paid statutory holidays

10 vacation days per year

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Qualifications

• Must meet province requirement for childcare employment.
• Current Standard First Aid and infant child CPR certification required.
• Current immunization and health assessment as per local requirements.
• Experience in planning and implementing educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction with teachers in the classroom.
• Maintain a safe environment for children's well-being.
• Encourage children's involvement in activities.
• Establish relationships with coworkers and families.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development.
• Maintain cleanliness of classroom materials.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Education

High School/Equivalent

Early Childhood Assistant Certification

Job description

Overview

Centre: Eglinton, ON

Pay Range: $17.60 per hour, Government Wage Enhancement offered on top of hourly rate for Full-Time staff

Job Type: Contract FT

Classroom: Infant

No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!

What will you be doing?

As an Contract Early Childhood Assistant, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting RECEs with instruction in the classroom.
• Maintaining an environment that protects the well-being of children.
• Interacting with children to encourage their involvement in activities.
• Establishing collaborative relationships with co-workers, management, and families.
• Attending staff meetings and professional development opportunities as necessary.
• Working to maintain cleanliness and organization of classroom materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Top Reasons to join BrightPath Kids

• We offer a 40% child care discount to ALL Full-time employees & 10% to Part-time so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff are eligible to participate in a retirement plan (RRSP) which offers a company match - this is free money!
• Full-time and Part-time staff receive 6 days of sick time per calendar year.
• Full-time staff are given 10 paid statutory holidays off.
• Full-time staff are paid for at least 10 vacation days per calendar year.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and life insurance.

Requirements

• High School/Equivalent required, Early Childhood Assistant Certification preferred
• Must meet province requirement for childcare employment
• Current Standard First Aid and infant child CPR
• Current immunization and health assessment as per the local Minister of Health Requirements
• Experience in planning and implementing programs.

If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.