Newstead Academy Markham is hiring Early Childhood Assistants to join our growing team!

We are looking for caring, energetic, and responsible individuals who enjoy working with young children. Under the direction of the Supervisor and Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs), the ECA will help create a protected, positive, and engaging learning setting for children.

Responsibilities
Assist RECEs with daily classroom activities and routines
Engage with children through play, learning activities, stories, art, music, and outdoor experiences
Help prepare classroom materials and learning environments
Supervise children and support their safety and well-being
Support positive behaviour and social interactions
Assist with meals, transitions, outdoor play, and daily routines
Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom
Work collaboratively with teachers and other team members
Build positive relationships with children and families
Follow Newstead Academy policies and childcare health and safety requirements

Qualifications
Enjoy working with young children and have a caring and positive attitude




Experience working with children is an asset
Childcare, school, camp, tutoring, recreation, babysitting, or similar experience is welcome
ECA diploma/certificate is an asset, but not required
Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
Reliable, responsible, and willing to learn

Employment Requirements

Successful candidates will be required to provide:
Vulnerable Sector Check
Standard First Aid & CPR-C
Required health and immunization documentation

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:
Casual dress
Dental care
Disability insurance
Discounted or free food
Extended health care
Life insurance
In office childcare
On-site parking
Paid time off
Vision care

Application question(s):
Do you have valid legal documents to work in Canada?
Do you speak other languages?( to support our diversified families).
What is your salary expectation hourly for this position?
What is your experience working with children?

Work Location: In person

📌 Early Childhood Assistant Eca Markham
🏢 Newstead Child Care Center
📍 Markham