ECE Assistant

Mackenzie Health; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackenzie Health in York Region, Richmond Hill, is seeking a committed individual to assist in providing exemplary care and educational programs for young children as part of the Child Care & Early Learning Centre team. Responsibilities include cooperating with the Early Childhood Educator in implementing daily programs and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment. Qualifications include being at least 18 years old, experience with young children, and current First Aid/CPR certification. This role may require work at various Mackenzie Health sites.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR (C) certificate required.
• Successful candidates must submit a Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing care and educational programs for children aged 12 months to 6 years.
• Cooperate in planning and implementing the daily program.
• Support programs and activities in an early learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with young children

Ability to relate well to children

Empathy in interactions

Education

Early Childhood Educator program enrollment

Job description

Job Description

As a member of the Child Care & Early Learning Centre team, I am responsible for assisting in providing exemplary care and educational programs for young children. I am committed to the philosophy of the Centre and its mandate to offer service in accordance with Ontario Legislation and the Ministry of Education's requirements. I co‑operate in planning and implementing the daily program with the Early Childhood Educator (E.C.E.) under the direction of the Co‑ordinator. The role includes supporting appropriate programs and activities in an early learning environment for children aged 12 months up to 6 years, as well as performing daily enhanced cleaning duties.

What must you have?

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Experience working with young children required.
• Must maintain certification and qualification as required by Mackenzie Health.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR (C) certificate.
• As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to submit an original Police Vulnerable Sector Check from the jurisdiction in which they reside prior to commencing employment.

What else do you bring?

• Currently enrolled in an Early Childhood Educator program or previous experience in a day care setting preferred.
• Ability to relate well to children and be willing to fulfil responsibilities in accordance with the centre's educational philosophy.
• Proven attendance record. Flexibility regarding assigned working hours, able to work split shifts if required.
• Demonstrates understanding and compliance with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behaviour that aligns with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
• May be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Our hiring process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.

Thank you for your interest.