INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING – September 14, 2026Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place

Position Title: Early Learning Centre – Assistant X5 (hiring 5)

Location: Fairvern Children’s Place

Terms of Employment:

Status: Permanent Full-time

Start Date: Expected December 7, 2026 (subject to change with notice)

Hours: Monday to Friday, Up to 7 hours per day and/or 35 hours per week, contingent upon enrolment, subject to change, shift between 6:30 am to 7:00 pm, rotating shifts and subject to room rotation.

Rate of Pay: $22.61- $25.14 per hour (five step scale) + eligible wage enhancements contingent on funding

Skill Requirements:

· Early Childhood Education Diploma and registered with the Ontario College of ECE’s would be an asset or other related diploma (CYCW, SSW,)

· Currently enrolled in ECE or child development course working towards ECE diploma an asset.

· Secondary School Diploma and one year related experience and/or education in a Child care environment.

· Food Handler Certificate

· Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

· A commitment to the childcare field with a philosophy that is conducive to that of Muskoka Family Focus and Children's Place.

· Knowledge and understanding of the How Does Learning Happen? document and Child Care and Early Years Act and requirements from Public Health for licensed child care

· Experience working with children and their parents in a child care environment. Knowledge of family dynamics

· Ability to provide engaging programming for children of all ages and development.

· Able to meet the physical demands of working in child care.

· Strong Leadership skills and the ability to work independently or in a group

· Good attendance record.

· Worker Health and Safety Awareness Proof of Completion Certificate.

· WHIMS 2015 Training Certificate.

· Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Certificate

· Current Standard First Aid and Infant/Child C.P.R. Certificate.

· Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screen and Medical Assessment, including up to date immunizations including Hepitatis B, on hiring and as required by Muskoka Family Focus and Children's Place policies.

· Adhere to Muskoka Family Focus & CP policies and procedures.

These positions are open to male and female applicants A FULL IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Please forward a letter expressing your interest and outlining your qualifications for this position to:

[email protected]

Submissions are to be received by noon on Monday September 21, 2026

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Position: Early Learning Centre Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Reports to: Early Learning Centre Supervisor

Approved by: Management Team Date: March 2018

MISSION STATEMENT: Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place is dedicated to providing high quality child and family resources and educational services.

JOB SUMMARY: To work cooperatively and assist the Early Childhood Educator to develop and maintain a safe and secure inquiry play based early learning environment for the care of children in an inclusive setting and to develop and implement programming based on the How Does Learning Happen? Document and the Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place Program Statement to enhance the cognitive, social, emotional, spiritual and physical development of all children in care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Help build a positive work environment and positively promote our organization in the community.
2. Be aware of and adhere to policies and procedures for Muskoka Family Focus & Children's Place. Maintain or exceed the standards set by the Ministry of Education’s Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) 2014 and the District Assurance for Quality Improvement Program (AQI).
3. Continue to develop and broaden an understanding of child development through experience and professional learning.
4.



Adhere to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice as prescribed by the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators.
5. Health and Safety

a. Work in compliance with the Ontario Health and Safety Acts and Regulations.b. Use personal protective equipment as directed by Supervisor.c. Report workplace hazards and dangers to Supervisor.d. Work in a manner as required by Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place and use prescribed safety equipment when required.e. In accordance the internal responsibility system take responsibility for Health and Safety as an essential part of his/her job.
1. Be able to carry on in the absence of the Early Childhood Educator.
2. Care of Children

a. Provide care and assist with the observation of all children in the designated setting. b. Supervise children at all times ensuring a safe playing/learning setting. Be aware of the number of children in care at all times.

c. Take care of the children’s physical/emotional needs, for example: listening, nurturing, hugs, feeding, changing diapers or assisting with toileting, administering minor first aid and/or contacting parents/emergency services when required, etc.

d. Ensure that children and parents know the boundaries and expectations of our programs including our Program Statement.

1. Programming

a. Assist with the planning and implementation of developmentally based programming for all children, including those with medical/special/challenging needs following the Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place Program Statement and HDLH. b. With consideration for the children’s needs, assist with and provide input on the programming, set up and general appearance and learning environment of the assigned program and setting.

c. In cooperation with the educator, assist with the preparation of monthly calendars and/or newsletters describing weekly indoor and outdoor programming.

d. Work with the educator and the Early Learning Centre Supervisor to ensure you have the materials and supplies for circles and creatives, considering budgetary constraints.

e. In cooperation with the educator, implement the direction of other professionals when programming for and working with children with challenging needs, when necessary.

f. Assist with the organization and implementation of field trips and special visitors to enhance programming when appropriate.

1. Community/Team Building

- Communicate with the Supervisor on a regular basis regarding any issues related to the children, parents, work environment, supplies or toys, etc.
- Maintain a positive professional working relationship with co-workers, parents, students, volunteers, resource teachers and other professionals, considering the children’s needs as the priority.
- Assist in acquainting parents with other programs that Muskoka Family Focus & Children's Place offers and with services available for individual family needs.
- Maintain ongoing communication with parents, written and verbal.
- Attend and participate in early learning centre staff and Muskoka Family Focus & Children's Place all-staff meetings, as well as ongoing professional learning.
- Act as a team player; offer ideas, support and suggestions for improvement where necessary.
- Report any suspicions of abuse to Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions. Inform your supervisor of this report.
- Maintain the confidentiality of families, staff and volunteers at all times, including any written information collected from families.




- Participate in monthly fire drills.
- Participate fully in the annual performance appraisal process as well as the Program Statement Checklist, including regular long and short term goal planning in cooperation with the Program Supervisor.

1. Care of Property:

a. Work as part of a team with other staff to maintain a tidy and aesthetically pleasing early learning centre, for example: outside foyer, playrooms, halls, gross motor room, playgrounds, storage and staff rooms. This includes general housekeeping duties, such as: mopping floors, laundry, dishes and removing garbage, always considering ratios. b. Assist with ensuring all toys and equipment are cared for, clean, safe, and in working order while following the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s (SMDHU) direction and requirements. If not remove until necessary repairs are made or discard if unable to repair.

c. Follow opening and closing routine for the centre.

1. Record Keeping:

a. Assist the Early Childhood Educator with the completion of developmental profiles for children using the Nipissing Assessment Tool on each child. In cooperation with the Early Childhood Educator, communicate results to parents. b. Participate in annual Assurance for Quality Improvement (AQI) for the Early Learning Centre.

c. Assist with maintaining daily record keeping for children in care.

d. Use the daily communication/log book for the Early Learning Centre and individual rooms, (if applicable).

e. Follow the organization’s procedures for the distribution of, and maintain a record of, any medications administered to the children in care.

f. Assist with maintaining a record of, and communicate with your supervisor, any incidents requiring first aid and/or medical attention both indoors and outdoors, including any Serious Occurrences while following the requirements of the CCEYA.

g. Assist with maintaining a record of cleaning and maintenance as per the SMDHU requirements.

h. Assist with the completion of the Playground Assessment Checklist before the equipment is used daily, monthly, seasonally and annually as per the requirements of the CCEYA.

i. Once per month someone in the building does a health and safety assessment. These reports are forwarded to the Joint Health and Safety Committee.

Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other duties and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

· Secondary School Diploma and one year related experience and/or education.

· If the assistant holds an ECE diploma which would be an asset, must be registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators.

· Currently enrolled in ECE or child development courses working towards ECE diploma.

· Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

· Familiar with and understand Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place Program Statement including HDLH

· A commitment to the childcare field with a philosophy that is conducive to that of Muskoka Family Focus and Children's Place.

· Able to meet the physical demands of working with children.

· Current Standard First Aid and Infant Child C.P.R. Certificate.

· Worker Health and Safety Certificate.

· Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screen and Medical Assessment, including immunizations and TB tests, on hiring and as required by Muskoka Family Focus and Children's Place policies.

Pay: $24.61-$27.14 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Education:
- DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:
- Licensed Child Care: 1 year (required)

Language:
- English (required)

Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

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