Early Childhood Assistant (ECA)

BrightPath Kids Inc; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Retirement plan with company match

Sick leave (6 days per year)

Paid statutory holidays (10 days)

Vacation days (at least 10)

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Kids Inc. is hiring for a Full-Time role in Mississauga, ON. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $17.95 to $19.00, with a government wage enhancement for full-time staff.

No evenings or weekends, and a valuable childcare discount for employees. Join BrightPath Kids and contribute to a nurturing early childhood education environment. The role supports RECEs in classroom instruction and requires High School or equivalent, with preferred Early Childhood Assistant

Qualifications

• High School/Equivalent required.
• Early Childhood Assistant Certification preferred.
• Current Standard First Aid and infant child CPR.
• Current immunization and health assessment as per local health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist RECEs with instruction in the classroom.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment for children.
• Interact with children to encourage engagement in activities.
• Collaborate with coworkers, management, and families.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Help maintain classroom materials and organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School/Equivalent

Early Childhood Assistant Certification

Job description

Centre: Matheson East, ON

Pay Range: $17.95 - $19.00 per hour, Government Wage Enhancement offered on top of hourly rate for Full-Time staff

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?

• Assisting RECE’s 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.