Early Childhood Assistant

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Child Development Institute Full time

**ABOUT CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE**: Child Development Institute (CDI) is a leading children’s mental health agency in the City of Toronto offering a range of services to approximately 3,000 children ages 0‐12, youth ages 13-18 and their families each year. Our mission is to promote and support the healthy development of children and to strengthen the families and communities in which they live. We provide four streams of service to families in need: early intervention, family violence, healthy child development and specialized mental health services for children and youth with learning disabilities.
***: The CDI, Early Learning Centre is seeking a knowledgeable and competent Early Childhood Assistant to join Fraser Mustard ELC team. Along with providing a safe and nurturing environment the incumbent with the guidance of the RECE will assist in the implementation of the children’s program for the age group they are working with.

**What the role is all about...**
- Supervision of children in a safe and healthy environment.
- Update attendance throughout the day.
- Conduct consistent headcount during all indoors and outdoors transition of children.
- Assist the RECE in preparing and setting up program activities.
- Assist with brief observations notes on individual child/children behavior and responses to assist the RECE in tracking the children’s developmental needs.
- Extend a warm welcome to families at all times. Maintain positive and professional relationships with parents, families, peers and visitors to the childcare program.
- Assists in establishing the daily routines and schedules, provide guidance and consistency in following routines and schedule for the children.
- Ensures consistent behaviour guidance and management are being followed, which supports the ELC Behaviour Guidance Policy.
- Discuss and provide brief notes of your observations with team teacher which will be included in program plans activities and children’s learning experiences.
- Assists in the day-to-day functions of the classroom in accordance with the CCEYA, AQI and TPH.
- Ensure the room is organized at all time; toys and equipment, etc... Help older children to be responsible for cleanup, work with placement students to label and organize.
- Maintains records, copies of program plans, daily care information and other documentation as required by the ELC director and legislated standards.
- Assists with opening and closing of the Centre as long an RECE is on staff.
- Participates regularly in supervision as required by agency policy.
- Pursues professional development through training sessions and literature.
- Provides housekeeping duties as assigned by the ELC Director.
- Responsible for reporting any signs of child abuse to Children Aid Society.
- Inform ELC Director, in a timely manner and team members of children’s illnesses, injuries (with correct documentation) and absenteeism.
- Any other duties as assigned.

**What we hope you will bring**
- Early Childhood Assistant certificate, equivalent experience, or currently enrolled in an ECE program.
- Standard First Aid certificate/Vulnerable sector PC/ Clean medical check.

**Skills, Attributes and Abilities**
- Strong customer service capability; with experience in developing and maintaining positive relations with parents, families, peers and guests.
- Be a dedicated and flexible team player able to interact with team members, and colleagues at all levels of the agency.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a respectful and aware manner with groups from diverse background and experiences and socio-economic status.
- May require flexible hours.

**Workplace Environment**
- Governed by concurrent and dynamic deadlines, despite conflicting priorities and frequent interruptions.
- Fast-paced work environment.
- Interacts with students, teachers, administration, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel under all circumstances.

**Other Requirements**
- All applicants are advised that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Credential verifications & References required.
- As a condition of employment, you are required to provide updated COVID vaccinations in compliance with CDI Mandatory Vaccination Policy

**COMPENSATION**: $32,323 per annum.

We thank all interested parties but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION**:
**ACCOMMODATION**:
Child Development Institute is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Child Development Institute will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment & selection process to applicants with disabilities. During any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) you may require. Any information received relati



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