Early Childhood Assistants

**A Little Bit About Us**:
Fort Erie International Academy Childcare opened its doors to the public on November 7th, 2022. We have been committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment for children in which they can learn and grow physically, emotionally, creatively, intellectually, and socially at their own pace. We want to help children develop confidence, and self-esteem by treating them as unique individuals, and allowing them to express themselves in a variety of facets.FEIA is currently not an accredited Montessori school, we simply blend Montessori elements into our early learning approaches.

**About You**

You are an enthusiast individual with a love of working with children. You have a positive can-do attitude, excellent English language skills and outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with colleagues, parents, and children. If you want to be part of a growing organization, a team of ECE and ECA who work together as a team in a fun and family environment then this could be an exciting opportunity for you to join our team.

**Job Overview**

Due to the growth and expansion of our daycare we are seeking 4 passionate Early Childhood Assistants to join our team and contribute to the development and education of young children. This role involves creating a nurturing and stimulating environment to facilitate children's growth and learning.

**As an Early Childcare Assistant, you will be responsible for**:

- Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
- Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts.
- Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods.
- The constant supervision, safety, and well-being in a classroom of a set number of students
- Assisting children in their daily routines (lunches/nap time/recess/washroom routines) under supervision of RECE’s aimed at enhancing the children’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional development.
- Responding with sensitivity to the needs of individual children and their families, respecting diversities in age, sex, developmental level, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural background.
- Releasing/accepting kids from the daycare
- Ensuring children are dressed appropriately for indoor and outdoor activities.
- Participating in the daily health check of children; records illness if applicable.
- Completing regular attendance checks (along with RECE) indoors, outdoors and on trips.
- Always knowing the number of children and noting headcounts on attendance verification at transitions.
- Always remaining professional. This includes, but is not limited to, refraining from gossiping about parents, children or other staff; limiting socializing when you are on duty; limiting personal phone calls; and respecting personal boundaries.

**Education and Experience**
- ECA diploma/certificate or equivalent or 1 year experience working with children.

**Required Skills and Qualifications**
- 18 years or older.
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Up to date immunizations as per Public Health.
- Standard First Aid with Child/Infant CPR.
- Ability to converse with peers/parents in a respectful, diplomatic and non-judgmental manner.
- Excellent skills in; written & verbal communication, patience, problem-solving, coaching, leading, and motivating children.
- Flexible, punctual, responsible and approachable.
- Ability to communicate in English fluently & effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work in a team and as an individual.

**The following Skills Would Be an Asset**
- Experience working with children in a licensed facility

Hours - Full Time 35-40 hours a week

Monday to Friday 7:30am to 6:00pm

Morning shift, mid-day shift, Afternoon shift

**Additional hourly income** from government grants will be paid to each EC Assistant Biweekly. This could be an additional income **up to $350/month**

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

Pay: $18.00-$24.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person