Early Childhood Assistant- Temporary Full Time- 7 - Toronto, Canada - The Macaulay Child Development Centre

The Macaulay Child Development Centre
The Macaulay Child Development Centre
Verified Company
Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter
Full time
Description

Macaulay Centres for Children is a multi-service, child care and family support agency.


Established in 1932 as a non-profit, charitable organization, Macaulay promotes the optimal development of children in partnership with their family and community.


Macaulay offers a dynamic and innovative workplace with a culturally diverse staff that allows individuals to learn, develop and succeed in their career.


Teacher Assistant

Temporary Full Time (Split Shift)

COMPETITION NUMBER:

E


HOURS OF WORK:
7 hours per day on instructional days/7 hours per day on non-instructional days (Split Shift Hours)


START DATE/TERM:

Immediately to March 4, 2023


REPORTS TO:

Supervisor, Dovercourt CCC

***:

  • Delivers high quality and developmentally appropriate programs for children to facilitate their physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth. Implements programs and activities that facilitate inclusion and integration of children with special needs. Supports a team environment in the classroom and the Centre.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Supervise children to protect their safety and personal wellbeing at all times while in care. Make sure equipment and physical environment is maintained free of safety or health hazards.
  • Assist with planning, executing and evaluating daily programming using the curriculum and approach approved by the agency to promote children's optimal emotional, cognitive and physical development. Encourage active learning to build selfesteem in an inclusive and respectful environment. Facilitate planned and spontaneous experiences.
  • Observe children's strengths, areas of challenge, emerging skills and interests. Collaborate with the team to implement inclusive program plans.
  • Record observation to support early identification of a child's individual needs.
  • Demonstrate positive adult/child interaction, use effective and appropriate communication with children, promote children's independence and problem solving skills, build children's confidence, assist children with understanding and dealing with the consequences of their behaviour and model mutual respect and kindness.
  • Communicate sensitively and appropriately with parents/families. Provide meaningful feedback and information regarding their child's learning and development, emerging skills and interests and the purpose of activities.
  • Participate in classroom setup including play areas.
  • Work with the team to effectively manage children's medication schedule and allergies

QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Must be a graduate of an Early Childhood Assistant program or equivalent with experience working with families and children, including children with special needs
  • Member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (if applicable)
  • Working knowledge of ELECT, How Does Learning Happen, and program planning based on an inclusion model respectful of all children's abilities
  • Good written and verbal communication skills and excellent listening skills
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective work partnerships with parents/families, colleagues and service providers of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities
  • Ability to communicate effectively in more than one language a definite asset
  • Clear Vulnerable Police Record Check.
  • Current Standard First Aid certification and appropriate medical and immunization record.
  • Provide full proof of vaccination against Covid19.

SALARY:

Teacher Assistant Salary Scale with Competitive Benefit Package.**:

THIS POSITION IS WITHIN THE BARGAINING UNIT
:


POSITION IS WITHIN THE CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT
:


INTERNAL APPLICATION PERIOD FOR CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT:

February 15, February 22, 2023


DATE POSTED February 15, 2023

Macaulay Centres for Children is committed to service and employment equity.

Macaulay Centres for Children values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion. We welcome qualified individuals who contribute to the diversity of our staff group.

Macaulay Centres for Children offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted regarding a career opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.


We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

Additional Qualifications


Education:


  • Certificate, Early Childhood Education Diploma/Early Childhood Assistant is required
More jobs from The Macaulay Child Development Centre
See all jobs of The Macaulay Child Development Centre