Early Childhood Education Assistant, Casual

Job Title: Early Childhood Education Assistant, Casual (LINC)Status: Casual, On-Call (Union position)Wage: $23.73 - $27.19 (starting $23.73)Grid: 6Hours: On-CallSchedule: On-CallVacancies: Several casual on-call positionsStart Date: ASAPDate Posted: November 6, 2025Closing Date: Open Until FilledPlease note that internal applicants must apply by November 13, 2025 Internal applications received after this date will not be considered as internal and seniority will not apply. Position will remain open until filled.Opportunity:On an on-call basis, the casual Early Childhood Education Assistant is primarily responsible for providing care for children from 0 to 6 years of age in the childcare programs during the absence of regular staff. The casual Early Childhood Educator Assistant/ Responsible Adult provides a caring and positive learning environment for children from 18 months to 6 years in the childcare programs. assisting with planning, preparing and delivering early childhood educational activities, in consultation with the Day Care Coordinator and/or the regular Early Childhood Educators. The Early Childhood Assistant/ Responsible adult supports the Early childhood Educators in planning and implementing age appropriate activities that foster learning and development. Key Responsibilities:  Is alert and responsive to children’s needs at all times, fostering a caring and positive learning environment.Participates in planning for, and implements daily activities, and ensures that all activities are developmentally appropriate. Prepares materials and equipment for activities.Supports the Early childhood Educators in the classroom with the preparation of materials and program delivery. Help create an engaging learning environment that encourages creativity, exploration and curiosityMaintains the cleanliness of equipment and supplies.Helps to maintain a clean and organized classroom environment.Guides children in activities; telling stories, teaching songs, leading discussions.Guides and assists children in the development of appropriate life skills and interactive behaviour. Helps children develop social skills, such as, sharing, cooperation and communication.Ensures the safety and hygiene wellbeing of all children while in the centre.Immediately reports instances of suspected child abuse to the Day Care Coordinator.Adheres to the Centre’s guidelines for discipline and managing behaviours appropriately.Adheres to DIVERSEcity Childcare Policy Manual and ProceduresAdheres to the childcare Licensing regulation. Maintains the cleanliness of equipment and supplies.Adheres to DIVERSEcity and personnel policies, procedures and practices.Any other duties as required. Qualified Candidates will possess: Early Childhood Education Assistant/Responsible Adult Certificate, with a minimum of one years’ experience working with children aged 0 – 6 years in a childcare setting.Previous current and relevant experience in a childcare setting.Understanding and sensitivity to the needs of young children, and their parents/caregivers.Cross-cultural experience and knowledge of settlement issues.Standard first aid and CPR training requiredAbility to communicate effectively in English, oral and writtenA Criminal Record Check is a requirement of employment.Please note that we currently have staff on the recall list. If an applicant on the recall list applies to this vacancy, the provisions under Article 13.5 "Recall" of the Collective Agreement will apply and we will not consider internal applications from those with less seniority.