Early Childhood Assistant

Position Title: ECA

Reports to: Centre Director

Location: 15 San Romano Way, North York ON M3N 2Y9

Compensation Package: We offer a comprehensive compensation package:

• Competitive hourly rate starting at $20.58 + $2.00 stipend
• 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 ten childcare centres serving communities in various high need areas of Toronto and Milton, Ontario. 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.

The Role

The ECA is responsible for supporting the RECE, stimulating, influencing, and caring for the children. Their principle responsibilities include: maintaining a high quality environment, assessing, observing and caring for the individual needs of every child, and maintaining open and honest lines of communication between parents and team members and always exemplifying professionalism.

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

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.

Job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check. 

Centres for Early Learning is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all individuals feel valued, respected and supported. Candidates requiring an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department.