Early Childhood Assistant

CP Rec Club; Carleton Place; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local child-care organization in Carleton Place is seeking a dedicated individual for a part-time position in child-care. The role involves developing programs that support children's development and engaging them in creative activities. Candidates should have relevant certifications like First Aid and CPR, along with personal qualities such as punctuality and the ability to multitask. This position requires work at the physical location, with no remote option, and promotes inclusivity and equal employment opportunities.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site housing options

Qualifications

• Permanent resident of Canada or valid work permit required.
• Ability to engage with children and promote development.
• Experience in child-care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Lead activities such as storytelling and crafts.
• Assist in record-keeping and child supervision.
• Encourage creativity through various media.
• Plan and organize activities for children.

Skills

Punctuality

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Creativity

Ability to multitask

Education

Food allergy and anaphylaxis training

HIGH FIVE training

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Posted on January 18, 2026 by CP Rec Club

Job details

• Location: Carleton Place, ON K7C 1R6
• Salary: 18.50 to 25.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 10 to 44 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment Part time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, , 09:00 to 17:00

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Nursery school
• Before and after school programs

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
• HIGH FIVE training (principles of healthy child development)
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Security and safety

• Child Abuse Registry check
• Medical exam
• Immunization records
• Bondable
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• FlexibilityJudgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Creativity
• Ability to multitask

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Employment groups

• Support for youths
  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Support for Veterans
  • Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
• Support for mature workers
  • Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
  • Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until 2026-02-08

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.