Early Childhood Assistant

**Employment Opportunity**

**ECA Permanent/Full Time**

Selwyn Community Childcare Centre (SCCC) established in 1989 and is a not-for-profit community-based childcare, located in Selwyn Elementary Public School, in east Toronto. Our children range in ages from ages 2.5 to 10 years, with an operating capacity of 108 children. Selwyn Community Childcare Centre is a unionized workplace under CUPE Local 2484.

Selwyn Community Childcare Centre is currently seeking to hire a permanent/full time ECA who is dedicated, enthusiastic, and creative to join our Preschool Program.
- **Education/Qualification **_

Ø Obtain certificate in Early Childhood Assistant

Ø Experience in working with children

Ø Current certificate in Standard First Aid and CPR with focus on child and infant CPR C (with Epi-pen training)

Ø Strong planning, time management, problem-solving and interpersonal skills

Ø Possess a recent and clear criminal reference check, including the Vulnerable Sector check
- **Experience**_

Ø Minimum of 1 years of on floor experience in a childcare centre

Ø Ability to work independently and make decisions regarding daily work based on the policies and procedures of Selwyn Community Childcare Centre

Ø Working knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control in group settings

Ø Experience in working with children with special needs and their families

Ø Mature and responsible attitude towards work
- **Duties and Responsibilities**_

Ø Collaborate with children and the RECE for planning and implementing of a high-quality program to meet children’s needs

Ø Support the RECE in documentation of the program and daily observations

Ø Set up an environment that is clean and organize

Ø Ensure that the children’s learning environment is safe and conducive to creativity, cooperation and sharing

Ø Assist children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that extend conversations

Ø Use a variety of techniques including modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing

Ø Follow licensing and ensure other regulatory requirements are met and maintained

Ø Follow behaviour guidance policies established by the Selwyn Community Childcare Centre

Ø Always participate as a positive role model in the classroom. This includes using appropriate language while in the classroom, participating in mealtimes, engaging in positive play activities and showing respect for materials, colleagues, parents and children

Ø Must demonstrate the ability to support the social and emotional development of all the children

Ø Support the RECE to set reasonable behaviour expectation for the children based on their development, consistent with best practice, current teaching and learning pedagogy and Selwyn Community Childcare Centre’s philosophy and policies

Ø Promote the Centre’s philosophy and communicate issues to parents in a positive, professional, and respectful manner by establishing a clear communication protocol

Ø Maintain confidentiality of all information related to Selwyn Community Childcare Centre’s children, families, staff, Director, and the Board of Directors

Ø Carry out the duties and responsibilities assigned to you by the Director

Ø Maintain regular attendance and punctuality

Ø Always maintain a superior level of professionalism while working at Selwyn Community Childcare Centre

Ø Actively monitor Selwyn Community Childcare Centre’s indoor and outdoor spaces to keep a clean and safe environment

Ø Work cooperatively and collaboratively as a member of a childcare centre team, facilitating a team environment through personal behaviour, work contributions, and the sharing of expertise and knowledge

Please send your cover letter and resume, as one attachment.

**SCCC is an equal opportunity employer, and this position is open to applicants of all genders.**

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- CPR Certification (required)

Ability to Commute:

- East York, PA (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- East York, PA: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person