Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) or RECE

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

Job summary

A childcare center in Halton Region is seeking an Early Childhood Assistant to support teachers and families, ensuring a nurturing environment for children. This full-time role offers a starting pay of $18.00 plus government wage enhancement, with no evening or weekend shifts. Employees benefit from childcare discounts, retirement plans, and health insurance. Ideal candidates are encouraged to apply today!

Benefits

40% childcare discount for full-time employees

Support for professional development

Paid sick time and statutory holidays

Vacation days

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Qualifications

• Must meet province requirement for childcare employment.
• Current Standard First Aid and infant CPR.
• Experience in planning and implementing programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist RECEs with instruction in the classroom.
• Maintain an environment that protects the well-being of children.
• Interact with children to encourage their involvement in activities.

Skills

Childcare

Team collaboration

Instruction assistance

Education

High School/Equivalent

Early Childhood Assistant Certification

Job description

Overview

Centre: Milton Centre, ON

Pay: Starting at $18.00, Government Wage Enhancement offered on top of hourly rate for full-time staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: 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 RECEs 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!
• Support for long-term career goals through opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff are eligible to participate in a retirement plan (RRSP) with a company match.
• 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, dental, vision, 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 CPR.
• Current immunization and health assessment as per local 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.