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Playful Work; Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands; Remoto; CAD 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

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Playful Work in Ontario is seeking a caring Assistant Educator to join our early learning team. Working with Registered Early Childhood Educators, you will help deliver a safe, nurturing, play-based program where children feel at home.

No ECE diploma required—just a genuine interest in working with young children. Responsibilities include supporting educators in planning indoor and outdoor activities, engaging children in routines, attending to basic care, and communicating with families.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent; education or experience in child care is an asset.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check within the last 6 months.
• Standard First Aid and CPR Level C (Infant and Child), or willingness to obtain.
• Genuine interest in working with young children.
• Strong communication and ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility; ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Up-to-date immunization record.

Mansioni

• Support educators in planning and delivering play-based indoor and outdoor activities based on children's interests.
• Actively engage children in daily routines and activities, and help extend their play and conversations.
• Attend to children's physical needs, including diapering, toileting, eating and sleeping, with respect and care.
• Help keep the environment safe, clean and welcoming, including light cleaning and food preparation as needed.
• Use positive guidance strategies in line with the centre's policies.
• Report accidents, injuries, illnesses and any concerns to the RECE or Supervisor, and record them as required.
• Communicate warmly and professionally with families and colleagues.
• Follow the centre's policies and procedures and the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014.
• Attend team meetings and professional learning opportunities.

Conoscenze

Strong communication

Teamwork

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

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Anticipated Start Date As soon as possible

Application Deadline December 31st, 2026

Our Children Our Future provides a nurturing and inclusive environment focused on holistic child development, empowering children with strong educational foundations and fostering community involvement.

We are looking for a caring and dependable Assistant Educator to join our early learning team. Working alongside Registered Early Childhood Educators, you will help deliver a safe, nurturing and play-based program where children feel at home.This is a great way into the early childhood field. No ECE diploma is required, just a genuine interest in working with young children.

Responsibilities:

• Support educators in planning and delivering play-based indoor and outdoor activities based on children's interests.
• Actively engage children in daily routines and activities, and help extend their play and conversations.
• Attend to children's physical needs, including diapering, toileting, eating and sleeping, with respect and care.
• Help keep the environment safe, clean and welcoming, including light cleaning and food preparation as needed.
• Use positive guidance strategies (redirection, positive language and reinforcement) in line with the centre's policies.
• Report accidents, injuries, illnesses and any concerns to the RECE or Supervisor, and record them as required.
• Communicate warmly and professionally with families and colleagues.
• Follow the centre's policies and procedures and the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014.
• Attend team meetings and professional learning opportunities.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Education or experience in child care is an asset.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check, issued within the last 6 months.
• Standard First Aid and CPR Level C (Infant and Child), or willingness to obtain.
• Genuine interest in working with young children.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Up-to-date immunization record

Thinking about becoming a Registered Early Childhood Educator? Ontario offers grants that help working child care staff complete their ECE diploma. Learn more at ecegrants.on.ca.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.