Early Childhood Assistant; s; Supply list
Listed on 2026-09-14
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Early Childhood Assistant(s) – Supply List
General Description Of Duties
As an Early Childhood Assistant (ECA), you will be available for daily occasional supply assignments. The responsibilities of the position include collaborating with the Early Learning and Extended Day team to plan and implement the Early Learning Kindergarten and Extended Day Programs within a classroom.
The ECA will assist in supporting a faith-based full day Early Learning Kindergarten program and environment to enhance students’ cognitive, physical, social, spiritual and emotional development.
The successful candidate will have good interpersonal skills to function effectively as a team member, and the ability to follow instructions. This position reports to the school Administrator.
Minimum Requirements- A secondary high school diploma
- 18 years of age or over
- Canadian citizen with Social Insurance Number or valid work permit to be eligible to work in Canada
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Background Check
- Current certificate in Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
- Experience in working or volunteering with young children
- Experience in delivering age appropriate programs
- Basic computer competency
- Listening and problem-solving skills required when dealing with young children
- Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and move/carry equipment for program; and must be able to physically assist children as required (e.g. lifting)
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner with children, parents, staff, and the general public
- Proven ability to follow organizational policies and procedures in an appropriate and timely manner
- Strong organization and time management skills
Consideration will be given to those candidates with a diploma or degree in a program such as Early Childhood Education, Recreation and Leisure Services,Psychology, Sociology, or a student currently enrolled in such a program.
Responsibilities- Assist the Early Learning and Extended Day team to plan and implement the Early Learning Kindergarten and Extended Day program through developmentally appropriate curriculum-based activities.
- Assist the Early Learning and Extended Day team to support individual students’ identified needs,strengths, interests, and stages of development.
- Assist the Early Learning and Extended Day team and Special Education teacher to carry out specialized activities to support learning for students requiring an Individual Education Plan (IEP)
- Collaborate with the Extended Day team to plan play-based learning activities. Activities include but are not limited to crafts, celebrations, outdoor play, free play, etc.
- Maintain a healthy, physical, emotional, and social learning context for students.
- Supervise and assist students in washroom routines while maintaining students’ dignity and providing respect, dressing and lunchtime activities.
- Assist and maintain set-up of classroom (e.g. display, organization of materials etc.)
- Complete any duties as assigned by the Administrator or ECE Supervisor
- Schedules will vary from school to school and will range from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.
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