ASSISTANTS, SCHOOLAGE & KINDERGARTEN 

Work Term:          10 month, Contract, Full time, & Part time

Location:               Various - https://www.schoolhouseplaycare.ca/locations

Duties and Responsibilities:         

• Assist the Registered Early Childhood Educator in providing a challenging and rewarding experience in an environment that supports each child’s unique needs and strengths.
• Ensure a safe, secure and nurturing environment.
• Work as a partner with parent’s 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 further the development and implementation of an emergent curriculum program.

Qualifications:      

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, colleagues and children.
• Enthusiasm and initiative a must.
• Knowledge in emergent curriculum is an asset.
• Previous experience in a licensed child care program, specifically with kindergarten/schoolage children is an asset.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C training.

Closing Date:         Monday, August 20, 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)

Interested applicants should submit via e-mail to careers@schoolhouseplaycare.ca, a letter of application and résumé. Your application must indicate the position you are applying for. We thank everyone who has submitted their applications; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.