Job Description

Assistant Teacher

Job Summary:

The Assistant Teacher collaborates closely with all other members of the program team to provide nurturing care and education to young children in a group setting, under the supervision of the Centre Supervisor; in accordance with the goals and curriculum plans of the centre and the philosophy and policies of the agency and in compliance with the Ministry of Education.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsible for the constant supervision, safety and well-being of the children

Promotes a positive and safe environment for all children, families and staff to be in.
Recognizes and responds to the needs of each child by using developmentally appropriate teaching and child behaviour management techniques

Shares in the responsibility for planning, preparing and implementing stimulating, age-appropriate activities that encourage children's creativity and learning and promote each child's social, emotional, cognitive and physical development

Participates fully and consistently as a conscientious team member in caring for the children and in the overall operation of the program and center; maintains regular and open communication with program team members and all other co-workers

Establishes and maintains regular communication with parents, staff and children.

Ensures the program operates at all times in compliance with all child care licensing standards

Must know and implement: Centre routines and practices; CCEYA regulations; the Halton Health Department guidelines.

Observes and records relevant information on each child's progress as required/as per Centre practices

Attends and participates actively in all program/center, parental or other meetings as required

Shares responsibility for maintaining program equipment in good repair; assists with toy/equipment disinfecting

Shares responsibility for maintaining the play environments and storage areas in an organized and clutter-free condition

Participates in regular fire drills and other emergency procedures

Engages in positive collaboration with the other programs and early childhood educators of the center in coordinating the effective use of equipment, facilities and personnel

Participates in ongoing professional development and attends/maintains all mandatory training

Participates in the supervision, training and mentoring of students and supply teachers

Assists the Centre Supervisor in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by promptly reporting any existing and/or potential workplace hazards

Performs other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Centre Supervisor or her/his designate

Qualifications:

Minimum:

Valid Standard First Aid and Level "C" CPR Ability to work as a team Ability to communicate with children and families Negative vulnerable criminal records check Food Handlers Certificate Ability to work with infant/toddlers and pre-schoolers Immunization records Early Learning Years Act Certificate .
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $19.20 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

Bonus pay
Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-08-05