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Port Elgin Montessori Preschool located at Port Elgin, ON, at 5-281 GODERICH ST, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C1, is a licensed early learning and child care centre in Port Elgin, Ontario, offering quality care and education for children ages 2 to 6 years. Our Montessori-inspired program provides a warm, supportive, and structured environment that fosters independence, creativity, respect, and a love of learning. We are dedicated to nurturing the whole child by supporting their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development in partnership with families and the community.

We are currently seeking to fill one full-time Early Childhood Education Assistant position at our centre as soon as possible. The successful candidate will have experience and strength in supporting children’s learning in math and science.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

● Completion of secondary school is required
● Ability to support children’s early learning in areas such as basic numeracy and science through age-appropriate activities.
● Minimum of one year of experience working with children in a daycare or similar childcare setting, with an understanding of applicable Ministry of Education regulations.
● Valid First Aid and CPR certification is required.
● Clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
● Compliance with public health requirements, including maintaining up-to-date vaccinations, as per Ministry of Health guidelines.
● Proficiency in English, with the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff; English is the language of work.
● Demonstrates reliability, responsibility, and a genuine interest in working with young children in a supportive, safe, and engaging environment.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling all Early Childhood Education Assistant duties including, but not limited to:

• • Assisting the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Teacher in planning and implementing the daily and weekly program plan
  • Working collaboratively with teachers and assistants to plan, develop and implement daily activities that support and promote the intellectual, emotional, and physical development of children
  • Assisting children in activities by reading stories, teaching songs, demonstrating the use of simple musical instruments and preparing craft materials
  • Assisting the ECE Teachers in observing, monitoring and assessing the pupils progress while discussing progress or concerns related to children with the teacher
  • Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with various community partners
  • Maintaining a healthy physical, emotional and social environment conducive to learning
  • Maintaining and completing developmental checklists as required
  • Encouraging parental involvement through regular communications
  • Assisting teachers in supervising the students at all program times
  • Accompanying the students on field trips
    • Maintaining classroom upkeep including the organization of materials, classroom visual displays, bulletin/announcement boards, etc.
    • Helping children with washroom routines, dressing and lunchtime activities
      • Providing supervision and age appropriate programming for groups of students enrolled in after or before school care programs
      • Ensuring the safety and well-being of children at all times
        • Attending staff meetings, professional development activities, open houses, and parent-teacher interviews as required
        • Ensuring that all regulatory standards required by federal, provincial and municipal governments are being met at all times
        • Other duties as required
  
  

   

  This is a permanent position, paid at $22.00 per hour, with a minimum of 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Primary job location is Port Elgin, Ontario.

   

  Please send your resume to pempschool@gmail.com in confidence – thank you!.