Job Posting
Kindergarten E.C.E Assistant
Permanent Full-Time
Pickering College is more than a place to teach - it’s a vibrant community where educators grow, collaborate, and inspire. As Canada’s only Quaker-founded independent day and boarding school for JK to Grade 12, we provide a dynamic environment that empowers teachers to bring learning to life and make a lasting difference for students and the wider world.
Guided by the Quaker values of Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship, our culture is built on purpose, respect, and collaboration. These principles shape not only the student experience but also the workplace setting, creating a supportive environment where educators thrive both personally and professionally.
Pickering College is recruiting a dynamic, qualified Kindergarten Teaching Assistant for our Junior School Program. Under the direction of the Director of Junior School or designate, the E.C.E. Kindergarten Assistant will provide support to the Pickering College Kindergarten teacher, students, and program. This position requires a person with a high level of energy, enthusiasm, patience, and professionalism. This role begins Monday, August 31, 2026.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist classroom teacher in preparation and delivery of lessons.
- Assist in providing individual and small group instruction and support.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of student behaviour.
- Assist in creating an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the age and interest of the students.
- Collect and display educational materials and student work.
- Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
- Be sensitive to and support the social, emotional, and behavioural needs of individual students.
- Assist with supervision at daily outdoor recess, lunch and outside of the classroom (i.e., during outdoor education activities, trips to the Blue & Silver farm, and field trips).
- Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Registered ECE
- Experience working in a Reggio environment
- Previous experience working with young children
- Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong administrative and computer skills
- Current First Aid and CPR training
- Prior Independent School experience an asset
Pickering College provides a competitive compensation package, including a Health Benefits Plan.
AI is not used during the interview process.
The hourly rate range is $33/hr - $35/hr. This is a permanent full-time 10-month position.
Pickering College is committed to building and sustaining a pluralistic community. We actively seek students, families, faculty, and staff of varied backgrounds and encourage them to share their unique gifts to cultivate a rich educational environment. We strive to create a learning environment that exposes students to the value and breadth of differences, informs their perspective, and prepares them to shape the world.
As a condition of employment, the successful candidate(s) must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Report. Suitable accommodations are available for applicants with accessibility needs due to disability upon request.
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, submit your cover letter and resume to humanresources@pickeringcollege.on.ca.
