Posting Date September 30, 2026 Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy. Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs. At the Child Development Institute (CDI), we are passionate about helping our communities’ most vulnerable members and their caregivers.

Joining us now is a rewarding opportunity to be part of an organization that is built on a legacy of more than 100 years of helping children and families. Recognized as a leader and model for measurement-based impact, we are client-centred, family-centred, and data-informed. We are a place where professionals grounded in mental health, care, and well-being of infants, children and youth, come together in collaboration, learning and inclusion.

As a multiservice organization delivering social, emotional, and behavioural counselling services, early childhood education, learning disabilities and mental health services, and family violence services, we address the whole person from when they begin their life. Every child and family that reaches out to us is unique, and we value and embrace their individuality. With their trust in us, we guide children and families along a supportive journey.

It is an often difficult path and simultaneously the most rewarding experience for providers, children and families. The CDI, Wellesley Early Learning Centre , is seeking aknowledgeable and competent Permanent Full-time Early Childhood Assistant to join the Early Years Childcare Services team.



The incumbent with the guidance of the RECE will assist in the implementation of the children’s program for the age group they are working and provide a safe and nurturing environment.

This is a 35-hour weekly on-site, daytime position, working M-F. As our new Early Childhood Assistant, you will: # Supervision of children in a safe and healthy environment. # Conduct consistent headcount during all indoors and outdoors transition of children. # Assist with brief observations notes on individual child/children behavior and responses to assist the RECE in tracking the children’s developmental needs. # Maintain positive and skilled relationships with parents, families, peers and visitors to the childcare program. # Assists in establishing the daily routines and schedules, provide guidance and consistency in following routines and schedule for the children. # Ensures consistent behaviour guidance and management are being followed, which supports the ELC Behaviour Guidance Policy. # Discuss and provide brief notes of your observations with team teacher which will be included in program plans activities and children’s learning experiences. # Help older children to be responsible for cleanup, work with placement students to label and organize. # Maintains records, copies of program plans,



daily care information and other documentation as required by the ELC director & legislated standards. # Participates regularly in supervision as required by agency policy. # Pursues professional development through training sessions and literature. # Provides housekeeping duties as assigned by the ELC Director. # Responsible for reporting any signs of child abuse to Children Aid Society. # Inform ELC Director, in a timely manner and team members of children’s illnesses, injuries (with correct documentation) and absenteeism. # Early Childhood Assistant certificate, equivalent experience, or currently enrolled in an ECE program Standard First Aid certificate/Venerable sector PC/ Clean medical check Strong customer service capability; Be a dedicated and flexible team playerable to interact with team members, and colleagues at all levels of the agency. May require flexible hours.

Fostering positive transformations in mental health for over a century, CDI is a world-class leader trusted in helping children, youth and families through a wide range of evidence-informed services to build lasting change. At CDI, we prioritize the mental well-being and work-life balance of our teams. Flexible hours in a planned program environment.

If you want to be part of our vision to make a measurable lifelong impact on the mental health and well-being of children, youth and their families, join us. CDI is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

📌 Early Childhood Assistant(FT Perm - Wellesley) (Moncton)
🏢 Childdevelop
📍 Moncton