Early Childhood Assistant Eca - Richmond Hill, Canada - Newstead Child Care Center

Newstead Child Care Center

Verified Company

Richmond Hill, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Early Childhood Assistants (ECA and non ECA) under the direction of the Supervisor works closely with Registered Early Childhood Educators to assist in planning and developing age-appropriate programs to enhance the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional develop according to Newstead Academy's program statement and philosophy and the Child Care Early Years Act, using Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT), and How Does Learning Happen?, Quality First and Public Health Guidelines

Assists the Registered Early Childhood Educator in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum which includes activities, and experiences for children between the ages of 18 months to 6 years, focusing on the age range of children in the room that you are planning for.
Assists Early Childhood Educators in providing a highquality program in the classroom.
Assists in providing a physically safe and emotionally supportive environment showing sensitivity to the individual needs of children in all aspects of development.
Assists the RECE in the classroom in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up, preparing needed materials, and supplies.
Assists the RECE in promoting positive interactions and behaviour guidance and assistance with the ongoing supervision of the classroom, playground, group, individual and routine activities
Engages and works collaboratively as team member in caring for the children and the overall operation of the program; maintains regular and open communication with peers and all other coworkers
Assist the RECE in implementing the four foundations of "How Does Learning Happen"
Demonstrated knowledge of behaviour guidance in the classroom
Maintains positive relationships with colleagues, children and families, and school personnel.
The Newstead Academy Child Care Center is open during the hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. While every attempt is made for staff to have regular schedules and programs, the nature of the job requires staff to be flexible about shifts and program assignments. Summer, March Break, winter holidays, PA days, etc., will affect staff schedules and job responsibilities.

Educational Requirement

ECA diploma/certificate or equivalent or 1 year experience working with children
Previous experience in a licensed childcare program (minimum one year)
Knowledge of the CCEYA, How Does Learning Happen and the ELECT document
Knowledge of the Occupation Health and Safety Act
Safe Food Handlers Certificate

Employment Requirement

Current successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check
Valid Standard First Aid training and Level "C" CPR
Health Assessment, T.B. test, immunizations,

NACC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Newstead Academy Child Care is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$18.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits: