Early Childhood Assistant

Early Childhood Assistant (ECA)

Salary

$22.00?$26.00 per hour

Reports To
Centre Director / Site Supervisor

Works Collaboratively With
Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs), Early Childhood Assistants, Supply Staff, Students and Volunteers.

Position Summary
At Delano Academy, we believe exceptional educators deserve exceptional workplaces. We intentionally keep our classrooms smaller, foster a collaborative professional culture, and empower educators to make a meaningful difference every day.
We believe educators are professionals whose expertise, creativity, and judgement are valued and respected.
We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dependable

Early Childhood Assistant (ECA)
who is passionate about supporting young children during their most important years of development.
Working under the direction of the Centre Director and in collaboration with Registered Early Childhood Educators, the

ECA is an essential member of the teaching team
, supporting the delivery of high-quality early learning experiences while helping create a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to learn.
As an established independent school expanding its early learning programs, Delano Academy offers educators the opportunity to contribute ideas, shape our culture, and help build something exceptional.
This position may be assigned to either the Toddler or Preschool program based on operational needs.

Primary Responsibilities

Educational Support
• Support the implementation of engaging, play-based learning experiences.
• Assist RECEs in delivering programming aligned with _How Does Learning Happen?_ (HDLH) and ELECT.
• Encourage children's curiosity, independence, creativity and confidence through meaningful interactions.
• Promote a warm, welcoming and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support children's participation in daily learning experiences and routines.

Child Development
• Build positive and responsive relationships with children.
• Observe children's interests, strengths and emerging skills and share observations with the RECE to support planning and individualized learning.
• Encourage children's social, emotional, cognitive, language and physical development.
• Support inclusive practices that recognize each child's individual strengths and needs.
• Assist children with daily routines including meals, toileting, rest periods and transitions while promoting independence.

Family Partnerships
• Welcome families in a warm, respectful and professional manner.
• Support positive communication with parents and caregivers.
• Share daily information regarding children's routines and well-being as directed.
• Help create a welcoming classroom community where every family feels respected and supported.

Health & Safety
• Ensure children's health, safety and well-being at all times.
• Follow all centre policies, licensing requirements and health and safety procedures.
• Support the maintenance of required educator-to-child ratios.
• Assist with daily classroom safety checks.
• Assist with classroom cleaning, sanitization, meal service and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment.
• Report incidents, hazards and concerns promptly.

Classroom Environment
• Maintain a clean, organized and inviting classroom.
• Prepare learning materials and classroom resources.
• Assist in setting up engaging learning invitations and activity areas.
• Support classroom organization, documentation displays and daily routines.
• Help maintain attractive indoor and outdoor learning environments.

Team Collaboration
• Work collaboratively with RECEs, ECAs, supply educators and placement students.
• Contribute positively to a respectful, supportive and professional workplace culture.
• Share ideas and assist colleagues whenever needed.
• Participate actively in classroom responsibilities and centre-wide initiatives.
• Support the overall operation o