Job Description

Competition Number: REQ 7132
TITLE: Early Childhood Assistant
DIVISION: Faculty of Community Services and Interdisciplinary Studies
SALARY: Payband E, starting rate $29.83 per hour
HOURS: Monday to Friday (varied)
HOURS PER WEEK: 35
LOCATION: 78 Seaforth Avenue
WORK MODALITY: On-site
STATUS: Full Time Support
VACANCY: Replacement
EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately
CLOSING DATE: January 9, 2025
Land Acknowledgement
George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.
Equity Statement
George Brown Polytechnic is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.
GBC Vision
To be a polytechnic renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.
Key Responsibilities:

• Assists in the implementation of posted indoor and outdoor daily activities; assists with the ongoing supervision of playroom, playground, group, and routine activities.

• Assists the ECE staff in ensuring the overall health and safety of children enrolled in the program by maintaining a sanitary and safe environment and identifying children who are unwell.

• Assists with arranging children's play space to reflect the philosophy of the curriculum.

• Builds and maintains responsive relationships with individual and groups of children in care.

• Assists the ECE Staff in the developmental assessment of individual children based on observations; establishes and maintains effective communication with parents and student teachers by sharing daily information regarding children's activities, programs, special events, etc.

• Assists with the daily preparation of the playground and playroom; cleans/organizes equipment and other areas of the centre as needed.

• Demonstrates a professional approach by maintaining currency of theory used at the centre and in other areas related to the field of Early Childhood Development.

• Collaborates with the Centre Manager and team members to share expertise and practical knowledge.

• Participates in Centre and program development meetings.

• Provides care-giving routines such as toileting, serving meals, rest time, cloakroom (dressing children to go outside, etc.).

• Keeps playroom and other facilities tidy and clean by following prescribed "cleaning routines"; performs various housekeeping duties, such as laundry.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Early Childhood Assistant Certificate (one year Community College program) or equivalent and First Aid and CPR Certificate.

• Must have health assessment and immunization as required by the Ministry of Education including Covid 19 vaccinations.

• More than six months and up to one year of practical related Early Childhood experience.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent English communication, problem solving, and human relations skills and a commitment to diversity and equity are essential to interact effectively with the Polytechnic's diverse child, student, and staff population.

• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and instructions from Supervisor and ECE team member with accuracy.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective team member.

• Good interpersonal, organization, and observation skills.

• Ability to spend most of the day at the child's level, e.g., sitting on the floor or on child-height chairs.

• Able to bend, stoop and lift child to adult height (up to 44 lbs) and to move children's furniture or equipment to prepare room for programming needs.

• Ability to take initiative in preparing for routines that support daily activities such as preparing area for mealtimes, clean up and getting strollers ready for walks.

• Flexibility in adapting to change and in participating in consultative decision-making processes.

Please note: All prospective staff being considered for these positions will be required to undergo a criminal reference check.
Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.
Notes:
The Polytechnic requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.
Priority will be given to internal candidates per our Support Staff Collective Agreement. External candidates are welcome to apply, and their applications will be considered after the internal review is complete. George Brown Polytechnic may keep applications for up to 12 months and may contact you for future opportunities.
About Us:
prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a . See why we are consistently ranked as one of .
George Brown Polytechnic offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.
George Brown Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates who require accommodation in the hiring process may contact confidentially.

Skills Required