Position: Classroom Assistant

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Rotating Shifts, Monday to Friday

About Us A Special Kind of Play Nursery School Inc. (SKOP) is a childcare centre dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children and their families.

We believe children thrive in a nurturing, organized, and engaging environment where structure and flexibility work together to support learning and development.

Our play-based approach encourages children to explore, make choices, develop independence, build healthy relationships, and strengthen their self-regulation skills.

We are looking for a caring, dependable, patient, and highly organized Classroom Assistant who enjoys working with young children and is committed to supporting their growth and development.

The ideal candidate demonstrates emotional intelligence, initiative, flexibility, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn and grow within our supportive, family-like work environment.

Work Schedule — Rotating Shifts

Applicants must be available to work either of the following shifts:

- Early Shift: 6:15 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
- Later Shift: 9:00 a.m. – 5:20 p.m.

Important: These shifts rotate based on the centre's staffing schedule. The successful candidate will not be required to work the 6:15 a.m. shift every day but must be willing and able to work both shifts as scheduled.

Key Responsibilities

- Support Registered Early Childhood Educators in implementing engaging, developmentally appropriate, play-based learning experiences.
- Encourage children's independence, creativity, exploration, and decision-making.




- Assist with daily routines, transitions, indoor and outdoor activities.
- Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Use positive guidance to help children develop self-regulation and healthy relationships.
- Observe children's interests, engagement, and development and communicate observations to educators.
- Maintain a safe, welcoming, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Assist children with toileting, diapering, handwashing, dressing, and other personal care routines.
- Build respectful and positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Participate in classroom preparation, cleaning, and shared housekeeping responsibilities.
- Attend staff meetings and professional development sessions.
- Assist with documentation and communication using the centre's childcare management platform.
- Follow centre policies, procedures, and applicable childcare regulations.

Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience working with young children preferred.
- Early Childhood Assistant training or current enrolment in an Early Childhood Education program is an asset.
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check.




- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification.
- TB screening documentation as required.
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
- Dependable, punctual, patient, and attentive.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Good judgment, emotional awareness, and a positive approach to challenging situations.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing classroom needs.
- Basic computer skills and willingness to learn centre software.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing learning and professional development.

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, crouch, and kneel throughout the day.
- Ability to lift and assist young children safely.
- Comfortable working in an active childcare workplace.

Compensation and Benefits
- Paid personal days
- Birthday off
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Selected paid career development opportunities
- Team-building events
- Supportive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply If you are passionate about working with young children and believe you would be a good fit for our team, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your resume to:

[email protected] A Special Kind of Play Nursery School Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunities and non-discriminatory hiring practices.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Experience

- Classroom: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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