Infant/Toddler Float Assistant needed in Claremont

Work Term:           Permanent Part Time 10 months

                               7:00 - 10:30 / 2:00 - 5:30

Location:              Claremont

Salary:                  Level 1 Assistant or dependent upon current level within Schoolhouse

Duties and Responsibilities:               

• Support the Registered Early Childhood Educator in providing a challenging and rewarding experience in an environment that supports each child’s unique needs and strengths
• Facilitate daily experiences for children that promotes each child’s physical, emotional, cognitive, social and creative development, using applicable observation tools
• Ensure a safe, secure and nurturing environment
• Work as a partner with parents in their children’s care
• Treat all children and families with respect
• Provide positive reinforcement and encouragement to help children develop positive self-esteem, pride, respect and an understanding of both themselves and others
• Commitment to furthering the development and implementation of a child-directed program, including the foundations of “How Does Learning Happen.”

Qualifications:      

• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, colleagues and children
• Enthusiasm and initiative is a must
• Knowledge in emergent curriculum is an asset
• Previous experience in a licensed childcare program, specifically with Infant/toddler children is an asset
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C training

Closing Date: March 15, 2018 (no later than 2:00 pm)

Submissions:

• Cover Letter
• Up-to-date resume
• Internal applicants should include (Internal Application Form and the Performance Overview, completed by your Supervisor)

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATION PACKAGES TO CAREERS@SCHOOLHOUSEPLAYCARE.CA ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT LOJINI SUBENDRAN @ 905 728 7740 EXT. 7

Schoolhouse Playcare is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting Human Resources.