New
Assistant Educator
Location
Espanola
Job Type
Full-time
Rate of Pay
$19.95/hour
Centre
Our Children Our Future
Anticipated Start Date
As soon as possible
Application Deadline
December 24th, 2026
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.
Contact
Posted on November 4, 2026
We are looking for a caring and reliable individual to join our team as an Assistant Educator. Working alongside Registered Early Childhood Educators, you will help provide a safe, warm, and play-based program where children feel at home.
This is a great entry point into the early childhood field. No ECE diploma is required: just a genuine interest in working with young children.
Languages required: French
Responsibilities:
- Support the educational team in planning and leading play-based activities, both indoors and outdoors, based on children's interests.
- Actively participate in daily routines and activities, and help enrich children's play and conversations.
- Address children's physical needs (diaper changes, hygiene, meals, naps) with respect and kindness.
- Contribute to keeping the environment safe, clean, and welcoming, including light maintenance and snack preparation as needed.
- Use positive intervention strategies (redirection, positive language, reinforcement) in accordance with centre policies.
- Report accidents, injuries, illnesses, and concerns to the RECE or supervisor, and document as needed.
- Communicate warmly and professionally with families and colleagues.
- Comply with centre policies and procedures, as well as the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA).
- Participate in team meetings and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent. Training or experience in childcare is an asset.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check, dated within the last 6 months.
- Standard First Aid and Level C CPR (infant and child) certification, or willingness to obtain it.
- Genuine interest in working with young children.
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
- Flexibility and ability to lift up to 18 kg (40 lbs).
Would you like to become a Registered Early Childhood Educator? Ontario offers grants to help childcare staff obtain their ECE diploma while working. To learn more: 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 applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request at all stages of the selection process.
Please submit your application by December 24th, 2026.