Early Childhood Assistant (ECA)

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Oakville; Sur place; CAD 25 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Childcare discount

Professional development

RRSP with company match

Sick time

Paid holidays

Vacation days

health/dental/vision/life insurance

Résumé du poste

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care in Oakville, Ontario seeks an Early Childhood Assistant to support teachers and families in creating a nurturing, home-like environment for children. You will assist with classroom activities, promote engagement, and help uphold a safe, organized learning space.

The role emphasizes teamwork, ongoing professional development, and opportunities for career growth. Full-time hours avoid evenings and weekends, with competitive wages and benefits including a

Qualifications

• High School/Equivalent required.
• Early Childhood Assistant Certification preferred.
• Current Standard First Aid and infant CPR.
• Immunization and health assessment as per local requirements.
• Experience in planning and implementing programs.

Responsabilités

• Assist RECEs with instruction in the classroom.
• Maintain a safe, healthy environment for children.
• Interact with children to encourage participation in activities.
• Establish collaborative relationships with coworkers, management and families.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development opportunities as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of classroom materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Assisting RECEs with instruction

Childwellbeing environment

Interacting with children

Formation

High School/Equivalent

Early Childhood Assistant Certification

Description du poste

Centre: Oakville, ON

Pay Range: $17.95 - $18 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?

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 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.