Early Childhood Assistant

Job Overview:
Applejacks Preschool - What makes us magical

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher to join our magical team.

We take our inspiration from the Reggio Emilia philosophy with its holistic view of a child. A child is born with several languages to express themselves; they are curious, creative, and resourceful. We believe that great communication and deep connection are the foundation for learning. We work extremely hard to ensure our environment matches our belief. Joining our educational team at Applejacks, you will have the exciting opportunity to be a part of our magical and optimal environment.

Applejacks values our team; they are our foundation. We invests in our team by providing diverse learning opportunities and meaningful work. Our culture is democratic and allows for continuing opportunities for professional development. At Applejacks, we are guided by the _How Does Learning Happen? _ framework, and we ask that all of our team, seek to embody these principles in their daily practice. We employ a self regulation lens when approaching discipline and uncovering the needs of children, staff and families.

About the Role

“The Image of the Child” will be the lens by which we make all of our decisions. At Applejacks, you will work with a passionate team of like-minded colleagues who enjoy creating and collaborating to make their careers and work environments healthy and safe places for both the children and the educator.

**Duties**:

- Create and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and educational activities
- Foster a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children
- Provide individualized attention and support to each child
- Promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
- Maintain open and effective communication with parents and caregivers
- Monitor and assess children's progress and provide feedback to parents
- Collaborate with other teachers and staff to ensure a cohesive learning environment
- Follow all health, safety, and licensing regulations

**Skills**:

- Classroom management skills to create an engaging learning environment
- Strong ability to educate and guide young children
- Excellent caregiving skills to meet the needs of each child
- Experience working with children in an early childhood education setting
- Knowledge of early childhood development principles and practices

**Requirements**:

- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood education preferred)
- Relevant certifications or licenses (such as Child Development Associate certification)
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Clear background check

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
- Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- PAID Professional development opportunities for continued growth in the field of early childhood education

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $21.00-$22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Toronto, ON M4E 1Y8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- what excites you about working with children?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Childcare: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-13
Expected start date: 2025-07-07