Early Childhood Assistant (ECA)

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

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Barrie, Ontario is seeking an Early Childhood Assistant to join their team. In this full-time position, you will support teachers and families while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and an Early Childhood Assistant Certification. BrightPath offers competitive pay, extensive benefits including child care discounts, health insurance, and opportunities for professional development. If this sounds like a good fit, please apply today.

Benefits

40% child care discount for full-time employees

Professional development opportunities

Retirement plan with company match

6 days of sick time per year

10 paid statutory holidays

10 vacation days per year

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Qualifications

• Must meet province requirements for childcare employment.
• Current Standard First Aid and infant child CPR certification required.
• Current immunization and health assessment per local health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction in the classroom.
• Maintain a safe environment for children.
• Encourage children's involvement in activities.
• Establish relationships with co‑workers and families.
• Attend staff meetings and development opportunities.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of materials.

Skills

Classroom instruction assistance

Child interaction

Collaboration

Cleanliness and organization

Education

High School/Equivalent

Early Childhood Assistant Certification or Registered Early Childhood Educator

Job description

Center: Barrie, ON

Pay Range: $17.60 per hour

Job Type: Full Time

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 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 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, or Registered Early Childhood Educator
• 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.