Assistant Teacher/Float Staff/Supply Staff

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Assistant Teacher

Job Summary:

The Assistant Teacher collaborates closely with all other members of the program team to provide nurturing care and education to young children in a group setting, under the supervision of the Centre Supervisor; in accordance with the goals and curriculum plans of the centre and the philosophy and policies of the agency and in compliance with the Ministry of Education.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

· Responsible for the constant supervision, safety and well-being of the children

• Promotes a positive and safe environment for all children, families and staff to be in.

· Recognizes and responds to the needs of each child by using developmentally appropriate teaching and child behaviour management techniques

· Shares in the responsibility for planning, preparing and implementing stimulating, age-appropriate activities that encourage children’s creativity and learning and promote each child’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development

· Participates fully and consistently as a conscientious team member in caring for the children and in the overall operation of the program and center; maintains regular and open communication with program team members and all other co-workers

· Establishes and maintains regular communication with parents, staff and children.

· Ensures the program operates at all times in compliance with all child care licensing standards

· Must know and implement: Centre routines and practices; CCEYA regulations; the Halton Health Department guidelines.

· Observes and records relevant information on each child's progress as required/as per Centre practices

· Attends and participates actively in all program/center, parental or other meetings as required

· Shares responsibility for maintaining program equipment in good repair; assists with toy/equipment disinfecting

· Shares responsibility for maintaining the play environments and storage areas in an organized and clutter-free condition

· Participates in regular fire drills and other emergency procedures

· Engages in positive collaboration with the other programs and early childhood educators of the center in coordinating the effective use of equipment, facilities and personnel

· Participates in ongoing professional development and attends/maintains all mandatory training

· Participates in the supervision, training and mentoring of students and supply teachers

· Assists the Centre Supervisor in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by promptly reporting any existing and/or potential workplace hazards

· Performs other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Centre Supervisor or her/his designate

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Valid Standard First Aid and Level “C” CPR
• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to communicate with children and families
• Negative vulnerable criminal records check
• Food Handlers Certificate
• Ability to work with infant/toddlers and pre-schoolers
• Immunization records
• Early Learning Years Act Certificate .

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $19.20 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-08-05