early childhood assistant

Bumble Bee Academy; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bumble Bee Academy is seeking a dedicated individual for a child care role in Toronto. The position involves developing child-care programs, supervising staff, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children. Ideal candidates will have a secondary school graduation certificate and some experience in child care, with a passion for fostering children's growth and development.

Qualifications

• Experience of 7 months to less than 1 year in child care.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations and safety guidelines.
• Ability to document observations and discuss progress.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs supporting children's development.
• Supervise staff and coordinate activities for children.
• Observe children for developmental or behavioral issues.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Supervision

Collaboration

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Child care centre

Key Tasks

• Develop and implement child-care programs supporting children's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development
• Storytelling and reading stories to children
• Supervise staff, trainees, or volunteers
• Assist early childhood educators in program implementation
• Lead activities such as storytelling, singing, and outings
• Maintain records in collaboration with educators or supervisors
• Encourage creativity through arts, dramatic play, music, and physical activities
• Promote proper habits related to eating, dressing, and toileting
• Prepare snacks and organize spaces for lunch and rest
• Observe children for developmental or behavioral issues and report findings
• Document observations and discuss progress in staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations and safety guidelines
• Establish behavior guidelines and a safe environment
• Collaborate with colleagues and community partners
• Organize activities for school-age children before and after school
• Supervise and coordinate activities of other early childhood staff

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year