Assistant Educator
Our Children Our Future in Espanola provides a nurturing and inclusive environment focused on holistic child development, empowering children with strong educational foundations and fostering community involvement.
Our Children, Our Future/Nos enfants, notre avenir is seeking dedicated and professional individuals to join our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we proudly embrace a diverse workforce with a range of cultural backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an environment of respect and inclusivity, where awareness, passion, and fresh ideas contribute to high-quality early learning and child care.
Job Summary:
The Assistant Educator plays a critical support role in our child care programs, ensuring the physical, emotional and developmental needs of children are met with warmth and professionalism. Working under the guidance of the Child Care Supervisor and in collaboration with educators and families, this role supports the day-to-day programming and care of young children within a group setting in accordance with the organizations’ Program Statement, the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) and the College of Early Childhood Educators’ Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. This role requires dedication to fostering healthy child development through play, structure, family engagement and professional collaboration.
Languages required: English, French
Responsibilities:
- Support an inclusive, engaging, and safe environment for all children.
- Help implement routines and activities that foster children’s development and well-being.
- Guide and support children using respectful, positive communication.
- Follow the lead of the educator while contributing actively and flexibly.
- Support children’s physical care including toileting, diapering, meals and rest routines.
- Assist with maintaining accurate documentation and incident reports as needed.
- Follow all health, safety, and child protection procedures, including Duty to Report.
- Promote respectful family engagement and communication.
- Demonstrate cultural awareness and celebrate diversity within the program.
- Uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
Qualifications:
- Secondary School Diploma
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C (or willingness to obtain)
- Food Handlers (or willingness to obtain)
- Current Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check (within the last six months)
- Child care experience is an asset.
- Ability to work fluently, orally and in writing, in both official languages, French and English, required at some locations.
- Passion for working with children and fostering their individual growth.
- Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Time management and critical thinking skills.
- Decision making and problem-solving skills.
- Conflict resolution skills.
Various Employment Terms Available:
• Permanent Full-Time (30-35 hours per week)
• Permanent Part-Time (5-29 hours per week)
• Casual (on-call – hours not guaranteed)
This position is based on a Monday – Friday schedule with occasional evenings as per organizational requirements.
Additional Considerations:
• Work conditions include ability to lift up to 40 lbs, ability to do all of the following: bending, stooping, stretching, squatting, pushing, pulling, sitting, walking and running.
• This position requires considerable flexibility.
• Interactions with children, family members and community partners.
• Noise level can be moderate to loud.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodation is available for applicants selected for an interview.