QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES:

• Early Childhood Education Diploma (RECE) or provincially recognized equivalency
• A minimum of one year of teaching experience in early childhood education or a related field.
• Registration in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators is required.
• Knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), “How Does Learning Happen?”, and ELECT document considered an asset.
• Knowledge of the Occupation Health and Safety Act.
• Safe Food Handlers Certificate is an asset.
• Must have a valid, successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Must have valid Standard First Aid certification and Level “C” CPR training.
• Must provide a health assessment, TB test, and up-to-date immunizations.
• CRC to be completed every 5 years on work anniversary, to sign a declaration form annually with 2 weeks of work anniversary of alternate years.
• Able to walk up 3 flights of stairs, lift 10-30 pounds, be comfortable in water on swim trips, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Requires attention to detail and frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, climbing, balancing, crouching, kneeling, and crawling in both indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to noise, bodily fluids, illness, and occasional inclement weather.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and maintain open communication with colleagues, supervisors, and families.
• Considerable proficiency in navigating a technologically rich school environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and curriculum.
• Commitment to maintaining professional standards and ongoing professional development, including attending workshops, conferences, and in-house training.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality protocols and ethical standards in childcare settings.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As the Early Childhood Assistant, you will work under the direction of the Supervisor and report to the Director/Supervisor of Bloomsbury Academy. You will assist in planning and developing age-appropriate programs to enhance the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional develop according to organization’s program statement/philosophy and the Child Care Early Years Act, using Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the guidance of the Supervisor Teacher and Director, collaborate with staff to design and execute a curriculum tailored to the developmental needs of the children between 18 months - 6 years.
• Assists in providing a physically safe and emotionally supportive environment showing sensitivity to the individual needs of children in all aspects of development.
• Assists the RECE in the classroom in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up, preparing needed materials, and supplies.
• Utilize assessment tools like Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT) and “How Does Learning Happen?” to evaluate program effectiveness and make necessary adjustment
• Foster a supportive environment conducive to children’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth.
• Observe children for daily overall health and ongoing observations for signs of potential learning or behavioral concerns and prepare written documentation for the Director/Site Supervisor and parents.
• Facilitate a variety of activities to engage children’s interests and promote learning across different domains
• Assists in maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for children, conducts regular attendance checks indoors, outdoors, and on trips.
• Foster collaborative relationships with families through ongoing communication, support, and resource provision
• Assists in maintaining up-to-date records for legislative and regulatory purposes, including daily and monthly attendance, accident and incident reports, cleaning procedures, safety checks, child’s daily log for parents, classroom program log, and daily playground/yard checks.
• Adherence to the legislative regulations set out in the Ontario Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) as well as the organization’s Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest, and Confidentiality Policy