About this role
Preschool Canada is looking for a Educational Assistant who is interested in evolving their skills as an educator and challenging themselves to expand their knowledge within a team of 15 educators. We strongly encourage staff to network and bounce off each other while inspiring the growth within the field . If you are someone who has patience, empathy and love working with kids & a team, lets chat. We welcome new graduates as well.
You will be expected to work alongside 2 other educators in a room of 24 children to ensure proper sanitization, care, safety of children & create beautiful opportunities to encourage learning through play. There is no experience required for this role but individuals who have worked in childcare prior to is an asset.
*REQUIREMENTS*
* Valid police check with vulnerable sector screening dated within the last 6 months * Standard first aid and CPR level C * WHMIS * Health and safety certificate
*EXPECTATIONS*
* Register & attend company professional development classes (10 hours per year) some are offered by the county * Arrive for schedule shifts on a timely manner * Oversee 24 children with a team of 3 educators per class * Ability to inspire and educate Co-Op students who want to enter the field * Knowledge in the CCEYA & How does learning happen * Implement program planning for designated classroom * Work cohesively with team members * Ensure a respectful & warm environment during program hours * Participate in group activity with children (ie. eating, playing, sharing etc)
We offer 3 paid sick days per year, weekly paid planning time & after 3 months of employment you qualify to apply for our employee benefits package which cover vision, dental & extended health & after 1 year of employment if contract extends you are welcome to join our company pension plan.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $19.60 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits: * Company events * Dental care * Extended health care * On-site childcare * On-site parking * Paid time off * Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate: * Guelph, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience: * childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Language: * English (preferred)
Work Location: In person