early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Title posted on indeed.com - Early Childhood Educator or Early Childhood Assistant

Posted on June 08, 2026 by Employer details CEY Collingwood Childcare

Job details

*Overview* The Early Childhood Educator and Assistants collaborate closely with all other members of the program team to provide nurturing care and education to young children in a group setting, under the supervision of the Centre Supervisor; in accordance with the goals and curriculum plans of the centre and the philosophy and policies of the agency and in compliance with the CCEYA Principle Duties & Responsibilities: ? Responsible for the constant supervision, safety and well being of the children ? Recognizes and responds to the needs of each child by using developmentally appropriate teaching and child behaviour management techniques ? Shares in the responsibility for planning, preparing and implementing stimulating, age-appropriate activities that encourage children?s creativity and learning and promote each child?s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development ? Participates fully and consistently as a conscientious team member in caring for the children and in the overall operation of the program and centre; maintains regular and open communication with program team members and all other co-workers ? Establishes and maintains regular communication with parents ? Ensures the program operates at all times in compliance with all child care licensing standards ? Must know and implement: Centre routines and practices; CCEYA ? Observes and records relevant information on each child's progress as required/as per Centre practices ? Attends and participates actively in all program/centre, parental or other meetings as required ? Shares responsibility for maintaining program equipment in good repair; assists with toy/equipment disinfecting ? Shares responsibility for maintaining the play environments and storage areas in an organized and clutter-free condition ? Participates in regular fire drills and other emergency procedures ? Engages in positive collaboration with the other programs and early childhood educators of the centre in coordinating the effective use of equipment, facilities and personnel ? Participates in ongoing professional development and attends/maintains all mandatory training ? Participates in the supervision, training and mentoring of students and supply teachers ? Assists the Centre Director in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by promptly reporting any existing and/or potential workplace hazards ? Performs other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Centre Director or her/his designate Qualifications: Minimum: Early Childhood Assistant or Early Childhood Education diploma or provincially recognized equivalent. Valid Standard First Aid and Level ?C? CPR. Negative criminal records check. Job Type: Full Time Salary: ECA/ECE: $22.00-$27.00 Work Location: In person Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $22.00-$27.00 per hour Benefits: * Dental care * Extended health care * Life insurance Work Location: In person