Early Childhood Assistant - Burlington, Canada - Young Minds Preschool

Description

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The Educator will be responsible for the day to day program planning and classroom management in accordance with the centre's policies and procedures.

The educator ensures the physical safety and emotional well-being of all children in the classroom


The Role
The Early Childhood Assistant is responsible for educating, stimulating, influencing and caring for the children in their classroom environment. Their principle responsibilities include maintaining a high quality environment, assessing, observing and caring for the individual needs of every child, educating children in accordance to the designated curriculum model for their age group, maintaining open and honest lines of communication between parents and team members, and always exemplifying professionalism at all times


Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility of the Assistant is to coordinate in planning and implementing a program that provides for the optimal, physical, cognitive and emotional wellbeing of the children in his/her care.
• Works cooperatively as a team member, encourages others to do likewise and consistently maintains a positive attitude.
• Directs and participates with children in planned activities.
• Takes initiative in completing tasks without direction
• Effectively supervises children on all scheduled school walks, field trips and other outings
• Observe and document children's developmental milestones
• Is sensitive to parents needs and maintains a supportive relationship with them on a professional level while following center policies.

Success

Qualifications

• An ECA Diploma or equivalent years of experience
• Uptodate First Aid and CPR
• Current Vulnerable Criminal Reference Check Vulnerable Sector
• Up to date Immunization and 2 tiered TB test
• Strengths in organizational skills, communication skills, parent education, and leadership
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Confident and flexible professionalism
• Love of outdoors
• Tech savvy

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent, Casual


Salary:
$18.00-$23.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All COVID precautions are followed and adhered to. Mandatory COVID vaccination is required.


Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burlington, ON L7R 4C7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Classroom: 2 years (required)

Work Location:
One location