Early Childhood Assistant - Toronto, Canada - George Brown College

George Brown College
George Brown College
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Toronto, Canada

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Land Acknowledgement

_George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live __in the community with each other._**
_At George Brown College, we have established a reputation for equipping our students with the skills, industry experience and credentials to pursue the careers of their choice. As employees, we are committed to creating an enriching learning community for our students, delivering excellence in what we do, holding ourselves accountable for our work and demonstrating diversity and respect for one another._

What responsibilities will you have in this role?

  • Assists in the implementation of posted indoor and outdoor daily activities; assists with the ongoing supervision of playroom, playground, group, and routine activities.
  • Assists the ECE staff in ensuring the overall health and safety of children enrolled in the program by maintaining a sanitary and safe environment and identifying children who are unwell.
  • Assists with arranging children's play space to reflect the philosophy of the curriculum.
  • Builds and maintains responsive relationships with individual and groups of children in care.
  • Assists the ECE Staff in the developmental assessment of individual children based on observations; establishes and maintains effective communication with parents and student teachers by sharing daily information regarding children's activities, programs, special events, etc.
  • Assists with the daily preparation of the playground and playroom; cleans/organizes equipment and other areas of the centre as needed.
  • Demonstrates a professional approach by maintaining currency of theory used at the centre and in other areas related to the field of Early Childhood Development.
  • Collaborates with the Centre Manager and team members to share expertise and practical knowledge.
  • Participates in Centre and program development meetings.
  • Provides caregiving routines such as toileting, serving meals, rest time, cloakroom (dressing children to go outside, etc.).
  • Keeps playroom and other facilities tidy and clean by following prescribed "cleaning routines"; performs various housekeeping duties, such as laundry.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

What qualifications do you need for this role?

  • Early Childhood Assistant Certificate (one year Community College program) or equivalent and First Aid and CPR Certificate.
  • Must have health assessment and immunization as required by the Ministry of Education.
  • More than six months and up to one year of practical related Early Childhood experience.
  • Excellent English communication, problem solving, and human relations skills and a commitment to diversity and equity are essential to interact effectively with the College's diverse child, student, and staff population.
  • Ability to follow policies, procedures, and instructions from Supervisor and ECE team member with accuracy.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective team member.
  • Good interpersonal, organization, and observation skills.
  • Ability to spend most of the day at the child's level, e.g., sitting on the floor or on child height chairs.
  • Able to bend, stoop and lift child to adult height (up to 44lbs) and to move children's furniture or equipment to prepare room for programming needs.
  • Ability to take initiative in preparing for routines that support daily activities such as preparing area for mealtimes and clean up and getting strollers ready for walks.
  • Flexibility in adapting to change and in participating in consultative decisionmaking processes.

All prospective staff being considered for these positions will be required to undergo a criminal reference check.

Hours of Work: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Shifts may rotate between 7:30 am - 3:30 am and 9:30 am to 6:00 pm.

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.
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NOTES:

  • If employed currently or previously employed at GBC, please log into Cornerstone with your employee account.**:

  • Please ensure your resume highlights all relevant education, training and experience that are applicable to the minimum qualifications for this role.**:
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The College requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews.**:

**Closing: March 31, 2023
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