Time Commitment
Long‑Term (6+ months)

Deadline to Apply
Friday, June 26, 2026

About Us
Single Women In Motherhood (SWIM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting single mothers through education, resources, and community programs. Our Little Fish Program provides supervised short‑term childcare so mothers can attend appointments, interviews, or self‑development activities—knowing their children are in a safe and nurturing space.

About the Role
We are seeking a caring and dependable Early Childhood Assistant to help deliver quality childcare in our drop‑in program. You’ll work closely with a small, passionate team to support children between the ages of 0–12 years in a creative, welcoming, and trauma‑informed environment.

Schedule

Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

Hours: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM (children may stay up to 3 hours)

Location: On‑site at 4‑296 Horton Street East, London, ON

Key Responsibilities

Engage children in storytelling, music, play, crafts, and other developmental activities

Support children with hygiene, eating, and rest routines

Monitor child safety and report any concerns to the supervisor

Keep the childcare space clean, organized, and welcoming

Assist with snack prep and tidying

Maintain daily attendance records and logs





Communicate respectfully with parents/guardians and team members

What You Bring

Completion of high school (required)

Experience working with children in a childcare or early learning setting

Current First Aid & CPR‑C certification (required)

Vulnerable Sector Police Check (required)

Positive, patient, and nurturing attitude

Ability to multitask and adapt in a dynamic environment

Bonus: ECE Assistant Certificate or coursework (preferred but not required)

Bonus: Experience working with single‑parent families or trauma‑informed care

Why Join SWIM?

Make a real impact in the lives of women and children

Be part of a supportive, women‑led nonprofit organization

Low‑ratio, short‑duration childcare = less burnout

Outstanding for ECE students or those re‑entering the workforce

Opportunity for growth into supervisory or program assistant roles

Application Deadline
Open until filled.

We encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of our community, including single mothers, newcomers, and racialized individuals.

Job Type
Part‑time

Benefits

On‑site parking

Work Location
In person

Required Qualifications/Training
Post Graduate Diploma in Childcare.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Early Childhood Assistant Volunteer (Ontario)
🏢 Single Women in Motherhood
📍 Ontario