Early Childhood Assistant (ECA)
BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care
Location
Burlington, Ontario
Salary
CA$18 - CA$19 / HOUR
Quick overview
Assist Registered Early Childhood Educators with classroom instruction and maintain a safe, organized environment for children. Build collaborative relationships with families and co-workers while encouraging children's involvement in activities.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma and current Standard First Aid and infant child CPR certification. Early Childhood Assistant Certification and experience in program planning and implementation are preferred.
Job description
Centre: Burlington, ON
Pay Range
$17.60 - $19.00 per hour, Government Wage Enhancement offered on top of hourly rate for Full-Time staff
Job Type: Full-Time
No evenings or weekends!
- Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids!
- As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive.
- Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount.
- With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us.
- Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!
What will you be doing?
- As an Early Childhood Assistant, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting RECE’s with instruction in the classroom.
- Maintaining an environment that protects the well-being of children.
- Interacting with children to encourage their involvement in activities.
- Establishing collaborative relationships with co-workers, management, and families.
- Attending staff meetings and professional development opportunities as necessary.
- Working to maintain cleanliness and organization of classroom materials.
- Other duties as assigned.
Top Reasons to join BrightPath Kids
- We offer a 40% child care discount to ALL Full-time employees & 10% to Part-time so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
- We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
- Full-time staff are eligible to participate in a retirement plan (RRSP) which offers a company match – this is free money!
- Full-time and Part-time staff receive 6 days of sick time per calendar year.
- Full-time staff are given 10 paid statutory holidays off.
- Full-time staff are paid for at least 10 vacation days per calendar year.
- Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and life insurance.
Requirements
- High School/Equivalent required, Early Childhood Assistant Certification preferred
- Must meet province requirement for childcare employment
- Current Standard First Aid and infant child CPR
- Current immunization and health assessment as per the local Minister of Health Requirements
- Experience in planning and implementing programs.
If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Sick Time
- Professional Development
- Paid Statutory Holidays
- Paid Vacation Days
- RRSP Company Match
- Childcare Discount