Early Childhood Education Assistant (Temporary Contract)

Job Number:
J0821-0337

Job Title:
Early Childhood Education Assistant (Temporary Contract)

Job Type:
Temp FT, Support

Bargaining Unit:
Non-bargaining

School/Department:
Academic

Campus/Location:
Progress Campus Child Care Centre

Pay Range:
$23.84 – $27.61/Hour

Pay Band:
Support D

Hours/Week:
35

Shift Schedule:
Rotation between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Date Posted:
August 6, 2021

Closing Date:
August 13, 2021

Contract period:August 2021 – December 2022

Diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our mission to educate students. We are committed to education that places strong emphasis on global citizenship, social justice and equity. We live this through the strength and richness that diversity brings to our workforce and welcome contributors from equity groups including: Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, Lesbian Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer persons.

We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Supervisor/Manager and the ECE staff, the incumbent assists in the duties pertaining to the care and well being of the children enrolled in the Early Childhood Laboratory Centre. The incumbent develops and maintains a professional relationship with families demonstrating genuine appreciation and respect for diverse family systems and practices.

Responsibilities

Assisting with the ongoing supervision of playroom, playground, group and routine activities and the implementation of posted daily activities (indoor and outdoor)

Building and maintaining responsive relationships with individual and groups of children in care

Ensuring overall health and safety of children enrolled in the program by maintaining a sanitary and safe environment as well as identifying children who are unwell.

Arranging children’s play space to reflect the philosophty of the curriculum

Assisting with the daily preparation of the playground and playroom, and cleaning/organizing of equipment and other areas of the centre as needed

Collaborating with other ECE staff in the developmental assessment of individual children based on observations

Maintaining effective communication with parents and student teachers by sharing daily information regarding children’s activities, program and special events

Qualifications/Experience

ECE Assistant certificate or equivalent experience

A minimum of 6 months experience working in a licensed child care centre

Proven ability to assist in creating a warm and stimulating environment to enhance each child’s growth and development

Effective cross-cultural and interpersonal communication skills

Must be flexible, cooperative and able to work effectively in a team environment

Successful candidates are required to submit a current and clear Police Check with Vulnerable Sector screening and medical documentation as required by the Child Care and Early Years Acts

Current Infant & Children’s First Aid with CPR

Current Food Handler’s certificate

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Experience, knowledge and understanding of working effectively in a diverse environment

Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer.

When applying, your cover letter and résumé must include examples that reflect all of the requested skills and qualifications and must be submitted online by August 13, 2021 at 11:59 PM EST. Please quote Job ID J0821-0337. Misrepresentation of applicant information will be grounds for your exclusion from the competition or for dismissal should you subsequently be hired for the position. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).