Quality Inclusion Staff (Educational Assistant)

Preschool Child Care Classroom
We are seeking a caring, knowledgeable, and cooperative Quality Inclusion Staff member (Educational Assistant) to support meaningful participation and learning for all children in our preschool child care classroom. Working alongside the classroom team, the successful candidate will help create an inclusive, responsive environment where each child can engage, build relationships, and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

· Support children’s participation in daily routines, play, transitions, and learning experiences.

· Collaborate with educators, families, and relevant professionals to implement individualized strategies and goals.

· Apply Universal Design for Learning principles to help make the environment, materials, and experiences accessible to all children.

· Observe and document children’s strengths, interests, progress, and support needs.

· Use positive, responsive approaches to promote communication, self-regulation, social development, and independence.

· Adapt activities and materials while maintaining a play-based, child-centred program.

· Contribute to a safe, welcoming, equitable, and inclusive classroom environment.

· Maintain confidentiality and follow all centre policies, licensing requirements, and health and safety practices.

Required Qualifications and Experience

· At least two years of experience working in a licensed child care or early learning setting.

· Experience supporting children with disabilities, developmental differences, or other special needs.

· Demonstrated understanding of Universal Design for Learning and inclusive practices in early learning environments.

· Ability to build respectful, responsive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and community partners.





· Strong observation, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

· Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification, or willingness to obtain it before employment.

· Ability to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check and any other documentation required for work in a licensed child care setting.

Preferred Assets

· Post-secondary education in Early Childhood Education, Educational Assistance, Child and Youth Care, Developmental Services, or a related field.

· Knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication, sensory processing, positive behaviour support, or other evidence-informed inclusion strategies.

· Experience contributing to individualized support plans and working with multidisciplinary teams.

What You Bring

You are patient, dependable, reflective, and committed to seeing each child through a strength-based lens. You value family partnerships, communicate respectfully, and work effectively as part of a collaborative classroom team.

Position Details

Location: Kinderschool @ The Mount
Employment Type: Contract
Hours: 6 hours per day; start time may vary
Start Date: October 13, 2026
Compensation: To be determined based on education and experience

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant child care experience and approach to inclusive early learning to [email protected] attn: Amanda Urquhart – Supervisor

We welcome applications from qualified candidates and are committed to an accessible, inclusive hiring process. Accommodation is available on request throughout the recruitment process.

Pay: $21.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Education:

- DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

- Childcare: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Inclusion Support Worker (Peterborough)
🏢 Kinderschool @ The Mount
📍 Peterborough