Before & After School Assistant Educator

Position: Assistant Educator – Before & After School program

Reports To: School Age Administrators

Position Purpose: The Assistant Educator will demonstrate competence and dedication to the development of programs and to the care and education of school aged children during their out of school hours. All aspects of the Assistant Educator position will be performed while working within the framework of the vision, mission and value statements and the policies and procedures of Milestones Children's Centre, the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, the Child Care Centre Licensing Manual and How Does Learning Happen?.

Job Description:

• Demonstrate an understanding of Milestones' Policies and Procedures.
• Work as part of a team and share responsibilities with others to develop and implement program plans which are developmentally appropriate and inclusive of all children.
• Implement a variety of positive and consistent approaches towards behaviour guidance which are consistent with the policies, practices and philosophy of MCC.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the position through attendance, punctuality and enthusiasm for work.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 18 years of age (licensing requirement under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014)
• Proven experience and genuine enjoyment working with children ages 4-12
• Own transportation
• Reliable, outgoing team member
• Criminal Reference Check (vulnerable sector) within the last 6 months
• Standard First Aid & Infant/Child CPR
• up-to-date MMR and tetanus immunizations
• Minimum education requirement: completion of Secondary School
• RECE, CYW/CYC, Recreation and Leisure Services, Bachelor of Education (registered with OCT) preferred

Hours: Monday - Friday, approximately 7:30 am – 9:00 am & 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (plus 1 staff meeting & 3 additional hours of prep time per month as well as professional learning)

Additional hours (up to 8 hours/day) may be available during non-instructional days (PD days, Winter Break, Spring Break and Summer Camp). Supply opportunities are also available on a casual basis during non-contract hours.

Contract Start/End Date: ASAP – June 25, 2026 with possibility for extension and permanent status after one year of employment. This is currently a vacant position.

Additional hours:

• 3 hours of paid prep time per month
• 1.5 hours per month for staff meetings

Benefits:

• access to an Employee Assistance Program after successful completion of probationary period
• paid personal days
• paid professional learning
• guaranteed time off between Christmas and New Years
• opportunity to work full day (8 hour) shifts during school PD days, winter break, March Break and Summer
• potential casual supply work opportunities between shifts at the Children's Centres (St. Thomas and Aylmer locations)

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Casual work attire
• On-the-job training

Minimum Starting Rate: $21.04/hour base wage plus $1.00/hour of community provided wage enhancement and $2.08/hour of provincial wage enhancement. Starting rate is determined based on education and experience. Note: meetings, Professional Learning time, and orientation are not eligible for provincial wage enhancement.

This is currently a vacant position.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: This recruitment process may use AI-assisted tools within the online application platform to support the application process, such as screening or evaluating application responses. All resumes and applications are reviewed by a human decision-maker, and all hiring decisions are made by a person, not by AI.

Milestones Children's Centre is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations will be provided during the interview and hiring process, upon request.

Thank you to all who apply. Only candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.12-$26.91 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person