Job Description

Andrew Fleck Children's Services is hiring an ECE Assistant! As ECE Assistant, you will assist the Early Childhood Educators in providing a nurturing, developmentally appropriate, healthy and safe environment to meet the needs of children in the group setting. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of age groups across all programs at the Forest Explorers Program. Come join us and foster meaningful connections to the outdoors for children through innovative programs and transformative learning experiences!

Available from

: July 21st 2025 to December 19th, 2025

Salary:

$22.08 to $25.07 per hour

Hours

: 35 hours per week, 7 hours per day, Shifts between 7:00 am to 5:30 pm

Location

: Forest Explorer Child Care Centre, 411 Corkstown Rd Please note that access to the centre is difficult without a car as there is no public transportation that goes down Corkstown Rd

Closing date:

July 9th, 2025

What Andrew Fleck Children's Services offers...

? Competitive salary

? Comprehensive benefits package including 3 weeks of vacation, and health benefits plan

? A unique culture that fosters leadership, responsiveness, communication, and teamwork

? A place where your opinions will be respected, and your contributions valued

? A chance to grow - personally and professionally - through workshops, mentorship programs and courses, to upgrade skills, and develop new areas of expertise

? Participate in career development opportunities for a variety of different position types available within the AFCS organization

? A strong commitment to equity and diversity in the workplace and community

In this role you will...

? Participate in a child-focused curriculum where staff and children work together to expand and develop a wide range of skills and competence based on the emergent curriculum philosophy. An emergent curriculum is one that builds upon the interests of the children. It is often spontaneous and responsive to their immediate interests; topics are driven by the ideas and questions from the children themselves

? Engage in caring, curious, and respectful interactions with children to support their growing relationships with themselves, each other, and the natural world

? Actively encourage and promote outdoor learning and play with the children

? Be committed to the welfare and development of all children, and be available for consultation, information, and resources for families and guardians

? Welcome the diversity of all families, role modelling inclusive and accessible language

To qualify for this role you have...

? Previous experience assisting in early learning and care environments or working directly with children

? A keen interest and comfortability in working with children in the outdoors in all weather and all seasons

? Clear Police Record Check (Vulnerable sector) completed in the last 6 months

? Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification

? Demonstrated understanding of a licensed group care environment

? Proven ability to work closely with other team members

? Sensitivity and respect for individual and cultural differences

? Adequate energy and ability to meet the physical demands of the job

? Early Childhood Education diploma or degree from a recognized college or university or other equivalent education (would be an asset)

? An additional language (would be an asset)

We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Should the applicant require any accommodations during the application process please notify Human Resources

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 5 months

Pay: $22.08-$25.07 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

Early childhood education: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-09
Expected start date: 2025-07-21