Early Childhood Assistant Supply

Early Childhood Assistant (ECA)Everyday Superhero Positions

Kids Barrie Childcare + Preschool

We are a high quality, kids first, employees first, parents first full-service daycare for toddlers and pre-schoolers, committed to providing the best care, education, nutrition, environment with a safe, modern, innovative vision for children, parents, staff, students, and volunteers.

Our schools and our classrooms, or as we like to call them, the "3rd teacher", are the absolute best; the most innovative, most welcoming and most reassuring environments for our Kids.

Our centres are a fun, stimulating and rewarding place to work. At Kids Inc. you are encouraged to show off your best 'you' through creativity, imagination, laughter, expression, and collaboration We work together to make everyday a great one.

Join our team of Everyday Superheroes

All we have is love and we can't wait to share it with you.

Kids Barrie Childcare + Preschool is recruiting Early Childhood Assistants for our high quality, unique value proposition childcare centre, dedicated to providing high quality early learning, the best nutrition and highest quality environment for kids, educators and parents. With a total licensed capacity of 156 children divided into eight groups: 60 toddlers and 96 preschoolers.

LOCATION: 491 Bryne Drive (Mapleview Drive and Highway 400) – Barrie, Ontario

POSITIONS: Early Childhood Assistants (Multiple Positions)

JOB TYPE: Part time to Full-time, Permanent

COMPENSATION: $ $22.00 hourly wage

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Base Salary + Benefits + Profit Sharing Bonus

· Profit Sharing Bonus

· Health & Medical Benefits

· Dental Benefits

· Vision Care

· Life Insurance

· On-Site Parking

WHY WORK AT KIDS BARRIE CHILDCARE + PRESCHOOL?

• We appreciate, respect, value and take care of our Everyday Superheroes
• A second home environment for our team
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Comprehensive Benefits Program

ATTRIBUTES

• Passion and love for working with children
• High standard of professionalism
• Strong leadership skills and ability to foster teamwork and collaboration amongst staff
• Visionary
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Operationally effective and efficient
• Creative - always looking for ways to improve and enhance communication and operations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with children in a group setting and/or experience caring for the individual needs of children up to 4 years of age
• Holder of a valid Standard First Aid/CPR-C Certificate
• Infant/Child First Aid Certificate
• Vulnerable Sector Check – within the last three months
• Ability to communicate in English, both written and verbally
• General knowledge of Child Care and Early Years Act and How Does Learning Happen framework
• Ability to work alternating shifts between 7:30am and 5:30pm
• Ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with children, co-workers, and parents
• Ability to meet the physical demands of this position – must be able to lift minimum 25lbs

WORK SCHEDULE:

Candidates must be available to work Monday to Friday, from 11:30am to 2:30pm. Occasionally extended hours for supply coverage and staff meetings.

BENEFITS:

· Dental Care

· Vision Care

· Disability Insurance

· Life Insurance

· On-Site Parking

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE:

· Reports to the Principal/Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Our ECAs must above all believe in the vision, mission and values of Kids Inc. (to be briefed during interview process)
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program space
• Assist with the set-up of play areas and support RECEs in weekly programming
• Assist in set up and cleanup of children's activities and learning areas, including snacks and mealtime
• Ongoing communication with families and the community
• Participation in special events, professional development within the centre and/or community partners
• Assists in the completion of forms, documentation of children's routines, accident forms, classrooms logs, attendance etc using the Brightwheel application
• Understanding of Reggio Emilia educational philosophy
• Incorporates learning experience that reflect healthy, clean and allergen free eating
• Accompanies children to destination in the community and on field trips
• Excellent parent communication skills and an excellent ability to solve concerns/problems
• Excellent work ethic-willingness to go above and beyond to meet needs of children, program and families.
• Provides input for the evaluation of programs
• Responsible for maintaining supervision for children.
• Must inform parents of any incidents involving their children.
• Ensure toys and equipment used in activities are maintained in a safe, clean condition and kept in a good state of repair. Set up activity area and ensure physical environment is safe
• Takes work direction from the Centre Supervisor and Chief Kids Officer

TO APPLY:

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. If you require accommodation at any stage during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

HIRING PROCESS

1. Submit your resume and cover letter.

2. If you are selected to move forward, you will be contacted about scheduling an in-person interview. During this interview, you may be asked to create a program plan and answer "scenario" questions.

3. Once the interview is complete, we will require 2 or more references.

4. If you are offered a position, you will be provided with an offer letter and a list of hiring requirements that must be completed prior to starting.

Your application should include:

· Resume

· Cover letter (max 750 words)

The competitive process will have the following key criteria:

· Loving and caring towards Kids

· Passion for our vision of childcare

· Experience and human relations

· Alignment on vision, mission and values with ownership

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.20-$22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person