Posted 9 days ago
ECA – Before & After School Age
@ Social Enterprise for Canada
Newmarket, Ontario
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Overview
Social Enterprise for Canada is hiring a part-time Early Childhood Assistant for its before and after school age program at Maple Leaf Public School. The role supports the planning and delivery of an inquiry-based curriculum, supervises children, and maintains a safe, caring environment. The posting states 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, September to June, at $23.58 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise children and promote safety and respect
- Plan and deliver an inquiry-based emergent curriculum
- Facilitate physical and recreational activities
- Manage behaviour and build relationships with children and families
- Handle first aid, risk assessments and program records
Requirements summary:
- Completed secondary school
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Early Childhood Assistant certificate preferred
- Experience with school-age children
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 27.5 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) Certificate, First Aid, CPR, Vulnerable Sector Check |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | Early Childhood Education |
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Social Enterprise for Canada
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
Job description
Role: ECA – Before & After School Age
Reports to: Licensed Child Care Supervisor
Locations: Before and After School Program, Maple Leaf Public School Age Program
Position Type: Part Time, 27.5 hours per week (7:00 am-9:00 am & 2: 30 – 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday with additional hours for meetings and non-instructional days - 10 months (September - June)
Compensation: $23.58 per hour (Inclusive of funding provided)
Vacancy Status: Existing Vacancy
AI Discloser: AI will not be used to screen applications.
Posting Date: November 5, 2026
Closing Date: November 19, 2026
Organization Overview
Social Enterprise for Canada (SEC) is a charitable organization started in 1989 and serving York Region, Peel Region and Simcoe County. SEC seeks, secures and delivers a range of public services dedicated to creating communities that exemplify Canadian values of respect, inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability.
SEC maintains its head office in Newmarket and provides public service signature expertise for immigrants, newcomers, early learning and development, Family Justice Service, Career and Labour market integration through programs such as Supervised Access, EarlyOn Child & Family Centres, Welcome Centre for Immigrant Services-Newmarket and several Before & After School and Licensed Childcare Programs.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated and versatile Before and After School Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) to join our dynamic team. The ECA is responsible for collaborating with a team to provide a safe and caring environment for children. In addition, the ECA supports the development and implementation of children’s programs; facilitate various activities that promote physical activity, healthy eating and nutrition, positive personal development and wellness. ECA’s are motivated enthusiastic team players with knowledge of child development and positive behaviour management practices.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Social Enterprise for Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to working with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. Click here to view our full statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Reports to: Licensed Child Care Supervisor
Locations: Before and After School Program, Maple Leaf Public School Age Program
Position Type: Part Time, 27.5 hours per week (7:00 am-9:00 am & 2: 30 – 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday with additional hours for meetings and non-instructional days - 10 months (September - June)
Compensation: $23.58 per hour (Inclusive of funding provided)
Vacancy Status: Existing Vacancy
AI Discloser: AI will not be used to screen applications.
Posting Date: November 5, 2026
Closing Date: November 19, 2026
Organization Overview
Social Enterprise for Canada (SEC) is a charitable organization started in 1989 and serving York Region, Peel Region and Simcoe County. SEC seeks, secures and delivers a range of public services dedicated to creating communities that exemplify Canadian values of respect, inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability.
SEC maintains its head office in Newmarket and provides public service signature expertise for immigrants, newcomers, early learning and development, Family Justice Service, Career and Labour market integration through programs such as Supervised Access, EarlyOn Child & Family Centres, Welcome Centre for Immigrant Services-Newmarket and several Before & After School and Licensed Childcare Programs.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated and versatile Before and After School Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) to join our dynamic team. The ECA is responsible for collaborating with a team to provide a safe and caring environment for children. In addition, the ECA supports the development and implementation of children’s programs; facilitate various activities that promote physical activity, healthy eating and nutrition, positive personal development and wellness. ECA’s are motivated enthusiastic team players with knowledge of child development and positive behaviour management practices.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Assists in planning and delivering an inquiry based emergent curriculum
- Maintain a clean and organized program environment, reporting any repairs and concerns to senior staff.
- Supervise children attending the program and promote safety and respect amongst all participants.
- Conducts safe and appropriate activities for children.
- Ensure a friendly and supportive atmosphere is maintained by using appropriate strategies to support children in managing their behaviour.
- Actively respond to the individual needs of children and establish stable and consistent relationships with each child and their
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Ensure that the health and safety needs of the children are met and all health and safety issues are dealt with immediately and appropriately. Ensure correct procedures are followed for administering first aid.
- Maintains records, reports problems and concerns to senior staff as required.
- Facilitate a variety of physical activities aimed at engaging students in fun, recreational and life-long learning objectives.
- Provide a healthy snack to all participants within the program guidelines accommodating all dietary restrictions.
- Ensure a friendly and supportive atmosphere is maintained by developing appropriate strategies to support children in managing their behaviour.
- Respond to the individual needs of children and establish stable and consistent relationships with each child and their families/caregivers
- Liaise sensitively with parents on matters concerning their children while maintaining confidentiality.
- Ensure that the health and safety needs of the children are met and all health and safety issues are dealt with immediately and appropriately. Ensure correct procedures are followed for administering first aid.
- Carry out daily risk assessments and ensure the supervision of children during activities inside or outside the room.
- Ensure the cleaning and tidying of the facility and be responsible for the safe storage of equipment, maintaining that all equipment is in good working order prior to usage.
- Completion of Secondary/High School
- Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) Certificate is preferred.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Experience working with children in school age setting
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work as a team member in a dynamic, complex environment.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Ability to use various sports equipment used in program.
- This position requires after school hours and will require PA Day or occasional evening hours for e.g. open house, training etc. Additional supply hours may be available
- Physical activity involved, including walking, standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching or crawling, lifting and supporting children.
Social Enterprise for Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to working with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. Click here to view our full statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
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