Early Childhood Assistant (ECA)Everyday Superhero Positions
Kids Barrie Childcare + Preschool
www.AllWeHaveIsLove.com
We are a high quality, kids first, employees first, parents first full-service daycare for toddlers and pre-schoolers, committed to providing the best care, education, nutrition, environment with a safe, modern, innovative vision for children, parents, staff, students, and volunteers.
Our schools and our classrooms, or as we like to call them, the "3rd teacher", are the absolute best; the most innovative, most welcoming and most reassuring environments for our Kids.
Our centres are a fun, stimulating and rewarding place to work. At Kids Inc. you are encouraged to show off your best 'you' through creativity, imagination, laughter, expression, and collaboration! We work together to make everyday a great one.
Join our team of Everyday Superheroes!
All we have is love and we can't wait to share it with you.
Kids Barrie Childcare + Preschool is recruiting Early Childhood Assistants for our high quality, unique value proposition childcare centre, dedicated to providing high quality early learning, the best nutrition and highest quality environment for kids, educators and parents. With a total licensed capacity of 156 children divided into eight groups: 60 toddlers and 96 preschoolers.
We appreciate, respect, value and take care of our Everyday Superheroes
A second home environment for our team
Opportunities for Advancement
Comprehensive Benefits Program
ATTRIBUTES
Passion and love for working with children
High standard of professionalism
Strong leadership skills and ability to foster teamwork and collaboration amongst staff
Visionary
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Operationally effective and efficient
Creative - always looking for ways to improve and enhance communication and operations
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working with children in a group setting and/or experience caring for the individual needs of children up to 4 years of age
Holder of a valid Standard First Aid/CPR-C Certificate
Infant/Child First Aid Certificate
Vulnerable Sector Check - within the last three months
Ability to communicate in English, both written and verbally
General knowledge of Child Care and Early Years Act and How Does Learning Happen framework
Ability to work alternating shifts between 7:30am and 5:30pm
Ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with children, co-workers, and parents
Ability to meet the physical demands of this position - must be able to lift minimum 25lbs
WORK SCHEDULE:
Candidates must be available to work Monday to Friday, from 11:30am to 2:30pm. Occasionally extended hours for supply coverage and staff meetings.
BENEFITS:
Dental Care
Vision Care
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
On-Site Parking
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE:
Reports to the Principal/Supervisor
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Our ECAs must above all believe in the vision, mission and values of Kids Inc. (to be briefed during interview process)
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program space
Assist with the set-up of play areas and support RECEs in weekly programming
Assist in set up and cleanup of children's activities and learning areas, including snacks and mealtime
Ongoing communication with families and the community
Participation in special events, professional development within the centre and/or community partners
Assists in the completion of forms, documentation of children's routines, accident forms, classrooms logs, attendance etc using the Brightwheel application
Understanding of Reggio Emilia educational philosophy
Incorporates learning experience that reflect healthy, clean and allergen free eating
Accompanies children to destination in the community and on field trips
Excellent parent communication skills and an excellent ability to solve concerns/problems
Excellent work ethic-willingness to go above and beyond to meet needs of children, program and families.
Provides input for the evaluation of programs
Responsible for maintaining supervision for children.
Must inform parents of any incidents involving their children.
Ensure toys and equipment used in activities are maintained in a safe, clean condition and kept in a good state of repair. Set up activity area and ensure physical environment is safe
Takes work direction from the Centre Supervisor and Chief Kids Officer
TO APPLY:
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. If you require accommodation at any stage during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
HIRING PROCESS
1. Submit your resume and cover letter.
2. If you are selected to move forward, you will be contacted about scheduling an in-person interview. During this interview, you may be asked to create a program plan and answer "scenario" questions.
3. Once the interview is complete, we will require 2 or more references.
4. If you are offered a position, you will be provided with an offer letter and a list of hiring requirements that must be completed prior to starting.
Your application should include:
Resume
Cover letter (max 750 words)
The competitive process will have the following key criteria:
Loving and caring towards Kids
Passion for our vision of childcare
Experience and human relations
Alignment on vision, mission and values with ownership
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.20-$22.00 per hour
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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