Job Requirements:
Must have a minimum of one-year experience as an Early Childhood Education Assistant.
Early Childhood Education Assistant diploma.
Knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 is an asset.
Must have a valid First Aid & CPR (including infant) Certificate.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling all Early Childhood Education Assistant duties including, but not limited to:
Assist the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Teacher in planning and implementing the daily and weekly program plan.
Working collaboratively with teachers and assistants to plan, develop and implement daily activities that support and promote the intellectual, emotional, and physical development of children.
Assisting children in activities by reading stories, teaching songs, demonstrating the use of simple musical instruments and preparing craft materials.
Assisting the ECE Teachers in observing, monitoring and assessing the pupil's progress while discussing progress or concerns related to children with the teacher.
Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with various community partners.
Maintaining a healthy physical, emotional and social environment conducive to learning.
Maintaining and completing developmental checklists as required.
Encouraging parental involvement through regular communications.
Assisting teachers in supervising the students and ensuring ratios are met at all times.
Accompanying the students on field trips.
Maintaining classroom upkeep including the organization of materials, classroom visual displays, bulletin/announcement boards, etc.
Helping children with washroom routines, dressing and lunchtime activities.
Providing supervision and age-appropriate programming for groups of students enrolled in after or before school care programs.
Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times.
Attending staff meetings, professional development activities, open houses, and parent-teacher interviews as required.
Ensuring that all regulatory standards required by Federal, Provincial and Municipal governments are being met at all times.
Other duties as required.
The Ideal Candidate Should Possess
Excellent organization and multitasking skills.
Excellent relationship building skills with children.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Internet.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $18.00-$20.89 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kleinburg, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Montessori: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- ECEA (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-09-02
