Early Childhood Assistant

Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) - On-Call

Contract, On-Call / As-Needed

About the Role:

As an On-Call Early Childhood Assistant, you will step into Bloomsbury Academy classrooms on an as-needed basis to cover staff absences, vacations, leaves of absence, and periods of increased enrollment, working under the direction of the Supervisor and reporting to the Director/Supervisor at your assigned location. You will assist in delivering developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that support children's learning and well-being. In partnership with the Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE), you will contribute to a positive and inclusive environment guided by the organization's program statement, the principles of Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT), and the requirements of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA).

At Fitzrovia and Bloomsbury Academy, we pride ourselves on being an entrepreneurial and innovative organization, which makes this role well suited for a candidate looking to roll up their sleeves, wear multiple hats and contribute to all aspects of real estate investment and development.

This is an on-call position: you will be scheduled on an as-needed basis and must be available to work on-site at any Bloomsbury Academy location with as much advance notice as possible.

This position is being created to build a reliable on-call roster and ensure consistent coverage across our Bloomsbury Academy locations. The hourly rate for this position is $20, based on skills and experience. As an on-call team member, hours are not guaranteed and will vary based on business needs, with vacation pay paid out in accordance with the Employment Standards Act.

Fitzrovia uses AI-enabled tools to assist in screening and assessing applications. Final hiring decisions are made by Fitzrovia’s hiring team.

Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Director/Supervisor Teacher and Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) at your assigned location, support the implementation of developmentally appropriate activities and daily routines for children between 18 months and 6 years of age.
• Assist in creating and maintaining a physically safe, inclusive, and emotionally supportive environment that promotes children's well-being and positive engagement.
• Support the RECE in preparing and organizing learning materials, classroom environments, and activity areas to encourage exploration and play.
• Interact positively with children through play, conversations, and daily routines while encouraging independence, social skills, and self-help abilities.
• Assist with the supervision of children during indoor and outdoor play, transitions, meals, rest periods, field trips, and other program activities.
• Observe and report children's interests, behaviours, and well-being to the RECE, Director, or Site Supervisor as appropriate.
• Facilitate small group and individual activities under the guidance of the RECE to support children's learning and development.
• Assist with daily classroom operations, including set-up, clean-up, sanitization procedures, meal service, and organization of supplies and equipment.
• Conduct attendance verification and support child accountability procedures during indoor play, outdoor play, transitions, and community outings.
• Maintain positive and professional interactions with families, sharing routine information and directing program-related concerns to the RECE or Supervisor as appropriate.
• Assist in completing required documentation, including attendance records, accident and incident reports, daily logs, cleaning records, and safety checklists.
• Support the maintenance of a clean, organized, and compliant childcare environment in accordance with organizational policies and applicable legislation.
• Follow all requirements outlined in the Ontario Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the organization's policies, procedures, Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, and Conflict of Interest standards.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities as required.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Early Childhood Assistant certification, post-secondary education in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Care, Education, Recreation, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Minimum one year of experience working with children in a licensed childcare, school, camp, recreation, or related setting.
• Flexibility and availability to work on-call shifts at any Bloomsbury Academy location, often on short notice
• Knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), How Does Learning Happen?, and ELECT is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and safe workplace practices.
• Safe Food Handler Certification is considered an asset.
• Valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required.
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification required.
• Must provide a health assessment, TB test, and up-to-date immunization records as required.
• Criminal Record Checks must be renewed every five years, with annual offence declarations completed in accordance with organizational policy.
• Ability to safely lift up to 30 pounds, navigate stairs, participate in active play, and accompany children on community outings and aquatic activities as required.
• Ability to perform physical duties including frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, illness, and bodily fluids.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues while contributing effectively as a collaborative team member.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Ability to follow direction from supervisors and Registered Early Childhood Educators while exercising sound judgment and initiative.
• Comfortable working in a technologically supported environment and using digital platforms for communication, documentation, and daily operations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to assist in the preparation and implementation of age-appropriate activities and learning experiences.
• Commitment to professionalism, ongoing learning, and participation in required training and professional development opportunities.
• Excellent attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to remain calm and responsive in a fast-paced childcare environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality, privacy requirements, and ethical practices when working with children and families

Why Bloomsbury Academy and Fitzrovia:

Bloomsbury Academy is a high-quality learning program with a beautifully designed learning space, a dedicated playground, and a gymnasium conveniently located within Fitzrovia Collection communities. Our "playful teaching" approach prepares students for a successful transition to primary school and beyond.

Fitzrovia is a vertically integrated development and asset manager focused on Class-A and vintage-style apartment buildings across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Montreal. Fitzrovia provides best-in-class development, construction, property and asset management with a focus on design, active lifestyle management and exceptional customer service.

Fitzrovia partners with public institutions, pension funds and high net worth investors who have a bias towards long-term cash flow generating assets. The company is the largest developer of purpose-built rental apartments in Canada with over $9 billion of assets under management.

We focus on our people and our culture, and offer a competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities. As a proud Canadian company, we are consistently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by The National Apartment Association. To learn more about Fitzrovia and Bloomsbury, visit www.fitzrovia.ca and www.bloomsbury.ca.

Fitzrovia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please reach us at [email protected].