Early Childhood Education Helper

Support Staff
Job Location
Moosonee
Job Features
Job Category
Regular Part-Time
Competition #
25-72-RFH-85
Closing Date
December 16, 2025
Effective Date
Immediately
Classification
Part Time Support Staff
Division
Internal/External
Starting Salary
$21.15
Hours of Work
0-24 hrs/wk
Shift Schdule
Schedule will be identified at the time of hire
Northern College is seeking an Early Childhood Education Helper in our Tikinagan Daycare Centre. The successful candidate will be punctual, reliable, and trustworthy. In addition, they will be able to work in a team and will demonstrate patience, empathy and friendliness towards the children and their parents/guardians.
At Northern College, we're committed to the ongoing success and development of everyone who passes through our learning spaces, whether they be our students, employees or community members. We believe in investing in those who invest in us, constantly working to build a collaborative and friendly working environment while offering top tier benefits and generous pension packages to our eligible full-time employees with purposeful, rewarding work, supportive supervisors and positive, engaged work teams.
Reporting to the Campus Manager, Moosonee, the successful candidate will concentrate on the maintenance of a quality, safe daycare environment. The incumbent will lead and monitor activities in the daycare through planning, maintaining program delivery and establishing/ maintaining collaborative relationships with families. The incumbent will provide assistance with admission and discharge of children, meal centre preparation, distribution of meals and snacks and cleanliness of toys and the centre.
What you will be doing:
Assist the childcare team by providing care-giving routines;
Assist with the supervision of children in all facets of the childcare schedule;
Assist with cleaning and disinfecting of Centre; and
Maintain effective and clear communications with co-workers, the children and the parents/guardians.
What you will need to be considered:
High School Diploma or equivalent;
1 year practical and related childcare work experience. Relevant experience in the field of health services may be considered;
Current First Aid/CPR;
WHMIS certificate required; and
Ability to provide a copy of immunization record; and
Valid Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Record Check.
Please note this position qualifies under Northern College's protocol for hiring in remote regions. Candidates with relevant experience and who do not meet the education requirements may be given consideration based on relevant equivalent qualifications.
What Northern has to offer:
Defined benefit pension plan;
Professional development opportunities;
Wellness programs;
Employee Assistance Program; and
Relocation expense reimbursement.
As part of Northern College's action on reconciliation, the College recognizes its responsibility to make a difference through increasing the number of Indigenous employees who work in the academic field. We encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply.
Northern College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. To request reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, please contact the Human Resource Services department. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Northern College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Northern College, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Applications received after the close date will not be considered.
To apply, submit your covering letter and resume online at

At Northern College, we're committed to the ongoing success and development of everyone who passes through our learning spaces, whether they be our students, employees or community members.

We believe in investing in those who invest in us, constantly working to build a collaborative and friendly working environment while offering purposeful, rewarding work, supportive supervisors and positive, engaged work teams.

Available to All Employees

• A secure and sustainable defined benefit pension plan.
• Professional development opportunities
• Free access to our Wellness Centres (Gym)
• A corporate wellness program
• Preferred insurance rates
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other benefits available, please refer to specific job posting