Single Women In Motherhood (SWIM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting single mothers through education, resources, and community programs. Our Little Fish Program provides supervised short-term childcare so mothers can attend appointments, interviews, or self-development activities--knowing their children are in a safe and nurturing space.
About the Role
We are seeking a caring and dependable Early Childhood Assistant to help deliver quality childcare in our drop-in program. You'll work closely with a small, passionate team to support children between the ages of 0-12 years in a creative, welcoming, and trauma-informed environment.
Schedule:
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (children may stay up to 3 hours)
Location: On-site at 4-296 Horton Street East, London, ON
Key Responsibilities
Engage children in storytelling, music, play, crafts, and other developmental activities
Support children with hygiene, eating, and rest routines
Monitor child safety and report any concerns to the supervisor
Keep the childcare space clean, organized, and welcoming
Assist with snack prep and tidying
Maintain daily attendance records and logs
Communicate respectfully with parents/guardians and team members
What You Bring
Completion of high school (required)
Experience working with children in a childcare or early learning setting
Current First Aid & CPR-C certification (required)
Vulnerable Sector Police Check (required)
Positive, patient, and nurturing attitude
Ability to multitask and adapt in a dynamic environment
Bonus: ECE Assistant Certificate or coursework (preferred but not required)
Bonus: Experience working with single-parent families or trauma-informed care
Why Join SWIM?
Make a real impact in the lives of women and children
Be part of a supportive, women-led nonprofit organization
Low-ratio, short-duration childcare = less burnout
Great for ECE students or those re-entering the workforce
Opportunity for growth into supervisory or program assistant roles
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
We encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of our community, including single mothers, newcomers, and racialized individuals.
Job Type: Part-time
Flexible language requirement:
French not required
Schedule:
Day shift
Work Location: In person
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