Reporting to the Manager of Early Years, the Early Childhood Assistant works collaboratively, with support and guidance from the Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE), to provide consistent, high quality early years programs that foster positive outcomes and support nurturing relationships for children, parents, and caregivers based on current research and best practices.

Please note that this is a full-time, contract position covering a staff leave, starting June 3rd 2024 with a planned end date of June 6th 2025, or until the staff on leave returns, whichever is earlier. This position works 35 hours weekly.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the RECE to design and maintain a healthy and safe learning environment.
• Provide a welcoming environment for families and caregivers, including EarlyON centre orientations for new families.
• Engage parents and caregivers in their children's play and learning.
• Work with the RECE to represent and document children's learning using a variety of methods and communicate them with children, caregivers, and coworkers.
• Model positive child guidance strategies.
• Provide support, education, and information using available resources and knowledge of community supports.
• Consult with the RECE and initiate referrals for additional services for children and parents, as needed.
• Collaborate with community professionals and partners.
• Help maintain and update community resource information.
• Complete and submit all required program records.
• Evaluate programs in collaboration with management.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Operationalize client safety through adhering to established policies and guidelines that ensure consistency in the delivery of quality and safe care, and by identifying and reporting any client safety incidents.
• Complete daily housekeeping duties of program areas and equipment.
• Attend staff meetings, as required.

• Abide by the specific requirements of Section 28 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, as well as any further health and safety responsibilities outlined in the agency's policy and procedure documents.
• Other duties as may be reasonably assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Grade 12 diploma minimum.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in children's program delivery.
• A demonstrated interest in early childhood development.
• Understanding of the Burlington community and community resources.

Skills:

• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Bilingualism is an asset for this position.

Requirements:

• Respect for individual and cultural differences.
• Current CPR-C and First Aid certification.
• Current (within three months) criminal reference check with vulnerable sector search.
• Access to reliable transportation in alignment with program needs.

• Proficient in the use of technology as required of the position, including working in a virtual environment with MAC OS operating systems experience preferred.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours (including evenings and weekends) and locations as required.

Why work at ROCK?

• We are the lead agency for providing mental health services to children, youth, and families in Halton.
• We are an accredited organization through Accreditation Canada with exemplary standings.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and collaborative team composed of dedicated individuals who are focused on achieving the mission and vision of the agency.
• Various opportunities to attend company events such as communities of practice, workshops and webinars, virtual yoga sessions, social connecting events, etc.
  
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

ROCK is committed to fostering a positive and progressive workforce reflecting the community we serve and promoting diversity at all levels in a dynamic and inclusive environment. We provide equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and ROCK's Accommodation Policy.

If you are invited to participate in the interview process and require accommodation for the interview, we ask that you provide your accommodation request as soon as reasonably practicable. Please be advised that you may be requested to provide verifiable supporting information, such as medical or other documentation depending upon the type of Code-protected accommodation, to Human Resources to ensure that appropriate accommodation is provided to you throughout the hiring process. ROCK treats all accommodation requests confidentially.