Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) - Floating
- Vaughan, ON, Canada
$17.95 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $17.95 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Centre: Rutherford, ON
ay Range: $17.95 per hour, Government Wage Enhancement offered on top of hourly rate for Full-Time staff
Job Type: Full-Time
No evenings or weekends!
Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!
What will you be doing?
As an Early Childhood Assistant, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting RECE’s with instruction in the classroom.
- Maintaining an environment that protects the well-being of children.
- Interacting with children to encourage their involvement in activities.
- Establishing collaborative relationships with co-workers, management, and families.
- Attending staff meetings and professional development opportunities as necessary.
- Working to maintain cleanliness and organization of classroom materials.
• Other duties as assigned.
Top Reasons to join BrightPath Kids:
• We offer a 40% child care discount to ALL Full-time employees & 10% to Part-time so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff are eligible to participate in a retirement plan (RRSP) which offers a company match – this is free money!
• Full-time and Part-time staff receive 6 days of sick time per calendar year.
• Full-time staff are given 10 paid statutory holidays off.
• Full-time staff are paid for at least 10 vacation days per calendar year.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and life insurance.
Requirements:
• High School/Equivalent required, Early Childhood Assistant Certification preferred
• Must meet province requirement for childcare employment
• Current Standard First Aid and infant child CPR
- Current immunization and health assessment as per the local Minister of Health Requirements
- Experience in planning and implementing programs.
If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.
BrightPath Kids Corp is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Early Childhood Assistant at BrightPath Kids will help RECEs teach in the classroom, keep the room safe and clean, and encourage children to take part in activities. The role also involves working well with co-workers and families and attending staff meetings and training.
Requirements
Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent, with early childhood assistant certification preferred. They must meet Ontario's childcare employment requirements, hold current Standard First Aid and infant child CPR, and have experience planning and running programs.
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Classroom instruction support
- Child supervision
- Program planning and implementation
- Child development
- Standard First Aid
- Infant CPR
- Classroom organization
- Collaboration with families
- Professional development
- Health and safety practices
Benefits
- Child care discount
- Group RRSP with company match
- Sick time
- Paid statutory holidays
- Paid vacation
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional development
Categories
- Customer Service & Support
- Education
- Social Services
Keywords
- Early Childhood Assistant
- ECA
- childcare
- early childhood education
- preschool assistant
- RECE
- daycare
- child development
- First Aid
- infant CPR
- classroom assistant
- floating
- full-time
- Rutherford Ontario
- child care worker
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Employee discount
- Childcare support
Licences and certifications
- Early Childhood Assistant Certification
- Standard First Aid
- Infant child CPR