Early Childhood Assistant
About the Role:
As the Early Childhood Assistant, you will work under the direction of the Supervisor and report to the Director/Supervisor of Bloomsbury Academy. You will assist in planning and developing age-appropriate programs to enhance the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional develop according to organization’s program statement/philosophy and the Child Care Early Years Act, using Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT)
As we are a highly collaborative team, this role is on-site full-time, and the successful candidate will be required to work on-site Monday to Friday.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. The hourly rate for this position is $18.00. Our total rewards program recognizes performance, supports well-being, and encourages growth by offering paid vacation and personal days, comprehensive benefits, wellness and mental health resources, and a generous professional development allowance.
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 guidance of the Supervisor Teacher and Director, collaborate with staff to design and execute a curriculum tailored to the developmental needs of the children between 18 months - 6 years.
- Assists in providing a physically safe and emotionally supportive environment showing sensitivity to the individual needs of children in all aspects of development.
- Assists the RECE in the classroom in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up, preparing needed materials, and supplies.
- Utilize assessment tools like Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT) and “How Does Learning Happen?” to evaluate program effectiveness and make necessary adjustment
- Foster a supportive environment conducive to children's cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth.
- Observe children for daily overall health and ongoing observations for signs of potential learning or behavioral concerns and prepare written documentation for the Director/Site Supervisor and parents.
- Facilitate a variety of activities to engage children's interests and promote learning across different domains
- Assists in maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for children, conducts regular attendance checks indoors, outdoors, and on trips.
- Foster collaborative relationships with families through ongoing communication, support, and resource provision
- Assists in maintaining up-to-date records for legislative and regulatory purposes, including daily and monthly attendance, accident and incident reports, cleaning procedures, safety checks, child’s daily log for parents, classroom program log, and daily playground/yard checks.
- Adherence to the legislative regulations set out in the Ontario Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) as well as the organization’s Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest, and Confidentiality Policy
Qualifications and Experiences:
- Early Childhood Education Diploma (RECE) or provincially recognized equivalency
- A minimum of one year of teaching experience in early childhood education or a related field.
- Registration in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators is required.
- Knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), “How Does Learning Happen?”, and ELECT document considered an asset.
- Knowledge of the Occupation Health and Safety Act.
- Safe Food Handlers Certificate is an asset.
- Must have a valid, successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- Must have valid Standard First Aid certification and Level "C" CPR training.
- Must provide a health assessment, TB test, and up-to-date immunizations.
- CRC to be completed every 5 years on work anniversary, to sign a declaration form annually with 2 weeks of work anniversary of alternate years.
- Able to walk up 3 flights of stairs, lift 10-30 pounds, be comfortable in water on swim trips, and perform repetitive tasks.
- Requires attention to detail and frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, climbing, balancing, crouching, kneeling, and crawling in both indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to noise, bodily fluids, illness, and occasional inclement weather.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and maintain open communication with colleagues, supervisors, and families.
- Considerable proficiency in navigating a technologically rich school environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and curriculum.
- Commitment to maintaining professional standards and ongoing professional development, including attending workshops, conferences, and in-house training.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations.
- Strong understanding of confidentiality protocols and ethical standards in childcare settings.
Bloomsbury Academy is a high-quality learning program with a beautifully designed learning space, a dedicated playground, and a gymnasium conveniently located within Fitzrovia Collection communities. Our "playful teaching" approach prepares students for a successful transition to primary school and beyond.
Fitzrovia is a vertically integrated development and asset manager focused on Class-A and vintage-style apartment buildings across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Montreal. Fitzrovia provides best-in-class development, construction, property and asset management with a focus on design, active lifestyle management and exceptional customer service.
Fitzrovia partners with public institutions, pension funds and high net worth investors who have a bias towards long-term cash flow generating assets. The company is the largest developer of purpose-built rental apartments in Canada with over $9 billion of assets under management.
We focus on our people and our culture, and offer a competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities. As a proud Canadian company, we are consistently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by The National Apartment Association. To learn more about Fitzrovia and Bloomsbury, visit www.fitzrovia.ca and www.bloomsbury.ca.
Fitzrovia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please reach us at [email protected].
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 1 year (required)
- Classroom: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
