ECA - Centres for Early Learning

The Foray Group; Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Assistant to join their team. This role involves supporting the Registered Early Childhood Educator in creating a nurturing and educational environment for children. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to manage diverse age groups effectively. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive workplace culture, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families. If you are dedicated to fostering growth and learning, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits (medical and dental)

Wellness and Vacation Days

Focused Training and Development

Staff Recognition Activities

Qualifications

• Up-to-date First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Ability to manage children with challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Support the RECE in planning and implementing daily activities.
• Maintain cleanliness of the classroom and report issues.

Skills

First Aid and CPR

Teamwork skills

Communication with parents

Flexibility with age groups

Managing challenging behaviours

Job description

Position Title:ECA

Location: Please review our locations: https://cfel.ca/locations/

Reports to:Centre Director

Compensation Package:Palisades offers a valuable compensation package:

• Base pay for an ECA will be $19.21 plus $2.00 PWE, totaling $21.21; depending on experience the rate of pay may change
• Health Benefits (medical and dental).
• Wellness and Vacation Days.

Focused Training and Development– CFEL focuses on creating a fun and creative environment to inspire our educators to grow and excel. We go above and beyond the average child care centre! (i.e., annual in-house Learning conference – paid time off, advancement opportunities with on-the-job training).

Staff Recognition and Culture– We love our employees and make sure to take time to let them know we value and appreciate their efforts and initiative. Examples include Wellness Activities, Smile Appreciation Day (in house employee appreciation), Child Care Worker Appreciation Day, Employment Anniversary Celebrations

Hours of Work:Monday – Friday, within the hours of 7 am – 6 pm

The Organization

Centres for Early Learning, fully licensed by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services and Toronto Children’s Services, is made up of nine childcare centres serving communities in various high need areas of Toronto, Canada. We believe that the right learning environment supports child development. With programs for infants to children 12 years of age, our centres offer fun, educational environments that parents trust and rely on. Our Education Curriculum is designed to meet the individual developmental needs of each child, including social, physical, intellectual, creative, emotional and self-concept. We are proud to have been Enriching Lives for the past 47 years, and making a difference in lives of children, families and the communities we serve.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date First Aid and CPR
• Up-to-date Immunization and 2 tiered TB test
• Confident and flexible in working with all age groups (Infants to School Age).
• Ability to manage children with challenging behaviours and communicate effectively with parents.
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Confident and flexible professionalism

Duties & Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility of the Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) is to support the RECE in planning and implementing a program and daily activities
• Works cooperatively as a team member, encourages others to do likewise, and consistently maintains a positive attitude.
• Report any issues or concerns that may arise in accordance with proper procedures.
• Supports the direction and participate with children in all planned activities.
• Use well-developed interpersonal, and relationship-building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff, and parents.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the classroom

Our Core Values:

• Do What is Right
  Courage over comfort
• See it Through
  Big ideas have small beginnings... own it!
• Crushin' it
  Choose something great and shatter the norm.
• We Over Me
  Nobody gets there unless everybody gets there.
• Be Curious
  Invest in yourself!
• Go the Extra Mile!
  Don't be average, be awesome.

Centres for Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employment equity and the provision of fair and accessible employment practices under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for job applicants, where needed and upon request, to support their full participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. We encourage candidates requiring any support or accommodation to notify us at the time of application to ensure the provision of equal opportunities.