New
Assistant Educator
Location
Espanola
Job Type
Full-time
Rate of Pay
$22.00/hour +$2.00/hour wage enhancement
Centre
The One Tot Stop Day Care
Anticipated Start Date
As soon as possible
Application Deadline
December 4th, 2026
The One Tot Stop Day Care, with locations in Espanola and Massey, ensures a nurturing environment dedicated to meeting the unique needs of every child. Through play-based learning, we foster children’s development across all key domains including physical, cognitive, social-emotional, language, and early literacy skills – cultivating a lifelong love of learning.
Contact
Posted on November 5th, 2026
We are looking for a caring and dependable Assistant Educator to join our early learning team. Working alongside Registered Early Childhood Educators, you will help deliver a safe, nurturing and play-based program where children feel at home.
This is a great way into the early childhood field. No ECE diploma is required, just a genuine interest in working with young children.
Languages required: English
Responsibilities:
- Support educators in planning and delivering play-based indoor and outdoor activities based on children's interests.
- Actively engage children in daily routines and activities, and help extend their play and conversations.
- Attend to children's physical needs, including diapering, toileting, eating and sleeping, with respect and care.
- Help keep the environment safe, clean and welcoming, including light cleaning and food preparation as needed.
- Use positive guidance strategies (redirection, positive language and reinforcement) in line with the centre's policies.
- Report accidents, injuries, illnesses and any concerns to the RECE or Supervisor, and record them as required.
- Communicate warmly and professionally with families and colleagues.
- Follow the centre's policies and procedures and the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014.
- Attend team meetings and professional learning opportunities.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent. Education or experience in child care is an asset.
- 18 years of age or older.
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check, issued within the last 6 months.
- Standard First Aid and CPR Level C (Infant and Child), or willingness to obtain.
- Genuine interest in working with young children.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Flexibility, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Thinking about becoming a Registered Early Childhood Educator? Ontario offers grants that help working child care staff complete their ECE diploma. Learn more at ecegrants.on.ca.
To apply, click the Apply Now button on this posting. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Please submit your application by December 4th, 2026.