Early Childhood Assistant

2 weeks ago


London, Canada Single Women In Motherhood (S.W.I.M.) Training Program Full time

**About Us**

Single Women In Motherhood (SWIM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting single mothers through education, resources, and community programs. Our Little Fish Program provides supervised short-term childcare so mothers can attend appointments, interviews, or self-development activities—knowing their children are in a safe and nurturing space.

**About the Role**

We are seeking a caring and dependable Early Childhood Assistant to help deliver quality childcare in our drop-in program. You’ll work closely with a small, passionate team to support children between the ages of 0-12 years in a creative, welcoming, and trauma-informed environment.

**Schedule**:

- Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
- Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (children may stay up to 3 hours)
- Location: On-site at 4-296 Horton Street East, London, ON

**Key Responsibilities**
- Engage children in storytelling, music, play, crafts, and other developmental activities
- Support children with hygiene, eating, and rest routines
- Monitor child safety and report any concerns to the supervisor
- Keep the childcare space clean, organized, and welcoming
- Assist with snack prep and tidying
- Maintain daily attendance records and logs
- Communicate respectfully with parents/guardians and team members

**What You Bring**
- Completion of high school (required)
- Experience working with children in a childcare or early learning setting
- Current First Aid & CPR-C certification (required)
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check (required)
- Positive, patient, and nurturing attitude
- Ability to multitask and adapt in a dynamic environment
- Bonus: ECE Assistant Certificate or coursework (preferred but not required)
- Bonus: Experience working with single-parent families or trauma-informed care

**Why Join SWIM?**
- **Make a real impact in the lives of women and children**:

- **Be part of a supportive, women-led nonprofit organization**:

- **Low-ratio, short-duration childcare = less burnout**:

- **Great for ECE students or those re-entering the workforce**:

- **Opportunity for growth into supervisory or program assistant roles**

**Application Deadline: Open until filled.**

**Job Type**: Part-time

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person



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