Read more about Assistant Educator, St-Thomas site position

Playful Work; Warren; Remoto; CAD 21.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Our Children Our Future in Espanola, Ontario, is seeking an Assistant Educator to join our early learning team. You will work alongside Registered Early Childhood Educators to provide a safe, nurturing, play-based program where children feel at home.

No ECE diploma is required, just a genuine interest in working with young children. French language skills are required. This is a great entry point into the early childhood field with accommodations available upon request.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vulnerable Sector Check (current within 6 months).
• First Aid and CPR Level C (Infant and Child) or willingness to obtain.

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 with care and respect.
• 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 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 the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014.
• Attend team meetings and professional learning opportunities.

Conoscenze

Team player

Strong communication

Flexible

Formazione

High school diploma

Vulnerable Sector Check

First Aid/CPR certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Anticipated Start Date As soon as possible

Application Deadline December 18th, 2026

Our Children Our Future in Espanola 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.

Languages required: French

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.