Eca - Early Childhood Assistant

**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 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

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

Pay: $17.60-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Application question(s):

- What is your experience with the CCEYA, Child and Family Services Act and Children’s Services AQI, HDLH & Ontario Pedagogy

Licence/Certification:

- Certification in Early Childhood Assistant (required)

Work Location: In person