ECE Assistant - Child Care and Early Learning Centre

Job Description

As a member of the Child Care & Early Learning Centre team, you will be responsible for assisting in providing exemplary care and educational programs for young children. You must be committed to the philosophy of the Centre and its mandate to offer service in accordance with Ontario Legislation and requirements of the Ministry of Education. This role will co-operatively assist in planning and implementing the daily program with the E.C.E. under the direction of the Co-ordinator. The role includes supporting appropriate programs and activities in an Early Learning development environment for children aged 12 months up to 6 years of age, as well as daily enhanced cleaning duties.

What must you have?

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Experience working with young children required.
• Must maintain certification and qualification as required by Mackenzie Health.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR (C) certificate.
• As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to submit an original Police Vulnerable Sector Check from the jurisdiction in which they reside prior to commencing employment.

What else do you bring?

• Currently enrolled in Early Childhood Educator program or previous experience in a daycare setting preferred.
• Ability to relate well to children and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the Centre's educational philosophy.
• Proven attendance record. Flexibility regarding assigned working hours, able to work split shifts if required.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behavior that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership, and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

* You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

Inclusivity Statement

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.