Early Childhood Assistant - ECA

The Salvation Army is seeking an Early Childhood Assistant to support the development and behavior of children in a childcare setting. The incumbent will facilitate cognitive, language, social, emotional, creative, and physical development of children, and build meaningful relationships with families. The role involves working with a team to provide a safe and inclusive environment for children, and meeting health, welfare, and safety needs. The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills, a willingness to develop an understanding and support for The Salvation Army's mission and purpose, and the ability to provide a warm and friendly environment for children to develop fully.

Requirements

• Support the RECE and other ECA staff in facilitating the development and behavior of children.
• Support implementation and evaluation of the age-appropriate programs.
• Use a variety of observation and documentation techniques.
• Facilitate cognitive, language, social, emotional, creative, and physical development of children and acceptance of diversity.
• Support the holistic development of all children.
• Build meaningful relationships with the children.
• Identify and expand upon learning opportunities (teachable moments).
• Identify and support child's individual learning and development.
• Identify and support diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Meet health, welfare and safety needs.
• Implement preventative health and safety measures.
• Follow safe travelling and off-site practices while providing adequate supervision during these times.
• Follow safe toileting and diapering procedures.
• Provide first-aid/CPR.
• Protect children from physical and emotional harm.
• Implement emergency and evacuation plan in collaboration with the RECE.
• Identify and report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
• Promote a healthy lifestyle and actively supervise children.
• Meet nutritional needs.
• Accommodate for special nutritional requirements.
• Model and teach proper table manners.
• Establish with colleagues an environment to foster positive behavior in the program.
• Guide and observe children.
• Implement positive behavior guidance.
• Facilitate appropriate language, conflict resolution, empathy, problem-solving and coping skills.
• Use and promote active listening skills.
• Adhere to all requirements set out by Local Public Health and CCEYA Act.
• Develop and maintain a safe environment.
• Check for physical hazards and report hazards to the RECE, Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor.
• Maintain and implement safety standards and protocols.
• Use developmentally appropriate equipment.
• Operate and maintain facilities.
• Maintain equipment, materials and furnishings.
• Maintain indoor and outdoor physical environment.
• Monitor cleanliness and sanitation of all areas used by children as per policy and guidelines.
• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with families.
• Orient families to the program.
• Provide family resources.
• Raise awareness of community events.
• Advocate for children and families.
• Provide an inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with parents to identify strengths, needs and interests of the child.
• Record Keeping: Complete child's daily log on CRAFTS for parents and daily program log/record in classroom daily/weekly/monthly.

Benefits

• Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Updated Medical completed
• Standard First Aid & Level C CPR
• Complete all on-line Salvation Army courses
• Food Handlers Certificate is an asset
• Valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle is an asset