Early Childhood Assistant

Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) - On-Call
Contract, On-Call / As-Needed

About the Role:

As an On-Call Early Childhood Assistant, you will step into Bloomsbury Academy classrooms on an as-needed basis to cover staff absences, vacations, leaves of absence, and periods of increased enrollment, working under the direction of the Supervisor and reporting to the Director/Supervisor at your assigned location. You will assist in delivering developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that support children's learning and well-being.

In partnership with the Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE), you will contribute to a positive and inclusive environment guided by the organization's program statement, the principles of Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT), and the requirements of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA).
At Fitzrovia and Bloomsbury Academy, we pride ourselves on being an entrepreneurial and innovative organization, which makes this role well suited for a candidate looking to roll up their sleeves, wear multiple hats and contribute to all aspects of real estate investment and development.
This is an on-call position: you will be scheduled on an as-needed basis and must be available to work on-site at any Bloomsbury Academy location with as much advance notice as possible.
This position is being created to build a reliable on-call roster and ensure consistent coverage across our Bloomsbury Academy locations. The hourly rate for this position is $20, based on skills and experience. As an on-call team member, hours are not guaranteed and will vary based on business needs, with vacation pay paid out in accordance with the Employment Standards Act.
Fitzrovia uses AI-enabled tools to assist in screening and assessing applications. Final hiring decisions are made by Fitzrovia’s hiring team.
Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Director/Supervisor Teacher and Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) at your assigned location, support the implementation of developmentally appropriate activities and daily routines for children between 18 months and 6 years of age.
Assist in creating and maintaining a physically safe, inclusive, and emotionally supportive environment that promotes children's well-being and positive engagement.
Support the RECE in preparing and organizing learning materials, classroom environments, and activity areas to encourage exploration and play.
Interact positively with children through play, conversations, and daily routines while encouraging independence, social skills, and self-help abilities.
Assist with the supervision of children during indoor and outdoor play, transitions, meals, rest periods, field trips, and other program activities.
Observe and report children's interests, behaviours, and well-being to the RECE, Director, or Site Supervisor as appropriate.
Facilitate small group and individual activities under the guidance of the RECE to support children's learning and development.
Assist with daily classroom operations, including set-up, clean-up, sanitization procedures, meal service, and organization of supplies and equipment.
Conduct attendance verification and support child accountability procedures during indoor play, outdoor play, transitions, and community outings.
Maintain positive and professional interactions with families, sharing routine information and directing program-related concerns to the RECE or Supervisor as appropriate.
Assist in completing required documentation, including attendance records, accident and incident reports, daily logs, cleaning records, and safety checklists.
Support the maintenance of a clean, organized, and compliant childcare environment in accordance with organizational policies and applicable…