Classroom Assistant

**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. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Dependable, punc