Alta Vista Temporary Full Time Ece Assistant Floater

**Temporary - Full -Time - Unionized**

Andrew Fleck Children’s Services is hiring an ECE Assistant Floater In this role you will assist the Early Childhood Educators (RECE) in providing a nurturing, developmentally appropriate, healthy and safe environment to meet the needs of children in the group setting.

As ECE Assistant Floater, you will primarily work at the Alta Vista Child Care Program but you will also play a vital role in supporting nearby child care programs (Charles Hulse Child Care Program & Riverview Child Care Program). You will float between these sites, sometimes working full-day shifts at one location or splitting your day between two. This is a unique opportunity to develop your experience and skills working with various age groups, including preschool, kindergarten and school age.

**Available from**: November 4th, 2024 to January 2nd, 2026

**Salary**: $22.08 to $25.07 per hour

**Hours**: 35 hours per week, hours between 7:00 am and 5:30 pm

**Location**: This role splits their time between 3 child care programs:
Alta Vista Child Care Program, 1349 Randall Ave *primary location

Charles Hulse Child Care Program, 2605 Alta Vista Dr

Riverview Child Care Program, 260 Knox Cr

**Closing date**: October 15th, 2024

**What Andrew Fleck Children’s Services offers**
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including 3 weeks of vacation & Benefits plan through Canada Life
- A unique culture that fosters leadership, responsiveness, communication, and teamwork
- A place where your opinions will be respected, and your contributions valued
- A chance to grow - personally and professionally - through workshops, mentorship programs and courses, to upgrade skills, and develop new areas of expertise
- Participate in career development opportunities for a variety of different position types available within the AFCS organization
- A strong commitment to equity and diversity in the workplace and community

**In this role you will**
- Meet children’s needs for continuance of care, routines and education in the absence of a regular caregiver
- Implement program plans daily
- Observe children’s behaviours and levels of participation
- Attend to physical needs of children
- Assist in maintaining a healthy and safe environment
- Ensure positive communication with parents

**To qualify for this role you have**
- Previous experience assisting in early learning and care environments or working directly with children
- Valid Drivers License and access to a car
- Clear Police Record Check (Vulnerable sector) completed in the last 6 months
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification
- Demonstrate understanding of a licensed group care environment
- Proven ability to work closely with other team members
- Sensitivity and respect for individual and cultural differences
- Adequate energy and ability to meet the physical demands of the job
- Early Childhood Education diploma or degree from a recognized college or university or other equivalent education (would be an asset)
- An additional language (would be an asset)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 14 months

Pay: $22.08-$25.07 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have access to a vehicle?

**Experience**:

- Early childhood education: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-15
Expected start date: 2024-11-04