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720 - MARY WARD CC - Assistant Teacher

720 - MARY WARD CC - Assistant Teacher

Family Day Care ServicesScarborough, ON M1V 3S8, Canada
27 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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 Program
  • Assist in creating a program plan that reflects children’s interest and responds to diverse individual and cultural needs
  • Participate in short and long term planning and evaluation activities
  • Assist the in the observation and assessment of children’s progress and behavior to ensure program meets individual and group needs
  • Assist the in providing Individual program plans for children with special needs
  • Demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and support to the family unit
  • Practice respectful communication with children, parents, colleagues, teachers, managers, students and volunteers
  • Support, comfort and encourage children who are experiencing difficulties and help them to understand and handle their feelings
  • Ensure that the activity areas are appropriately equipped and maintained
  • Works within the Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety standards
  • Guide and assist children in the development of independent eating, dressing and toileting habits
  • Perform other duties as required
  • Education and Experience Required

  • Previous experience with children in a child care centre or educational setting
  • Knowledge of best practices in the early learning and childcare sector
  • Well-developed skills in areas such as leadership, communication, organization, assessment, teamwork, confidentiality, commitment and accountability, initiative and creativity
  • Awareness of diversity and social inclusion
  • Medical required – including TB (two stages) 6 months current to hiring date
  • Police Vulnerable Sector Check 6 months current to hiring date
  • Standard First Aid and CPR, level C
  • Able to work Monday to Friday between 7 am-6 pm