Family Day Offers :
- Competitive compensation
- Health and dental benefits
- Pension plan
- Generous vacation, sick leave and medical appointments
- Child Care discount
- Discounted GoodLife memberships
- Training & professional development funding
- Potential for career growth
- Employee referral bonus
- A positive and diverse work environment
Job Purpose :
The Assistant Teacher works in partnership with the Teacher(s) to provide and support an Early Learning and Development Program for children (0-12 years), in a group setting in keeping with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), municipal guidelines and the policies and procedures of Family Day.
Job Duties :
Support the implementation of the High / Scope educational approach to Curriculum and The Hanen Learning Language and Loving It ProgramAssist in creating a program plan that reflects children’s interest and responds to diverse individual and cultural needsParticipate in short and long term planning and evaluation activitiesAssist the in the observation and assessment of children’s progress and behavior to ensure program meets individual and group needsAssist the in providing Individual program plans for children with special needsDemonstrate empathy, sensitivity and support to the family unitPractice respectful communication with children, parents, colleagues, teachers, managers, students and volunteersSupport, comfort and encourage children who are experiencing difficulties and help them to understand and handle their feelingsEnsure that the activity areas are appropriately equipped and maintainedWorks within the Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety standardsGuide and assist children in the development of independent eating, dressing and toileting habitsPerform other duties as requiredEducation and Experience Required
Previous experience with children in a child care centre or educational settingKnowledge of best practices in the early learning and childcare sectorWell-developed skills in areas such as leadership, communication, organization, assessment, teamwork, confidentiality, commitment and accountability, initiative and creativityAwareness of diversity and social inclusionMedical required – including TB (two stages) 6 months current to hiring datePolice Vulnerable Sector Check 6 months current to hiring dateStandard First Aid and CPR, level CAble to work Monday to Friday between 7 am-6 pm