Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:
The Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) provides a safe, nurturing, and happy learning environment that supports children’s overall well-being. Aligned with How Does Learning Happen? (HDLH), the ECA works with the Lead RECE and the Childcare Center Supervisor to plan and implement responsive, age-appropriate programs that foster children’s spiritual, social, physical, emotional, and developmental growth.
Responsibilities include supporting play-based learning, maintaining a safe and inclusive space, and building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues. The ECA ensures activities are co-constructed to provide meaningful, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Incumbent will perform all, some or similar range of duties as below:
Child Development and Care:
Facilitate cognitive, language, social, emotional, creative, and physical development of children and acceptance of diversity.
Family and Community Relations:
Attendance at parent meetings, staff meetings and other job-related activities which may be after hours.
Fulfill all other related duties as assigned.
CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:
Governance Boards and Councils: None.
Internal: Staff members, volunteers, children in the program.
External: Parents and guardians of the children, regulatory agencies, Ministry of Education, Public Health and any other relevant agencies.
MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
- Reports directly to the Childcare Center Supervisor
FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:
The performance of the job requires frequently lifting/moving equipment and children, room set-up, moderate amount of teaching, etc.
The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements
Ability to provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required, including Child Check (if appropriate).
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $21.28 to $26.60 with a maximum of $31.92.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
