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A Child’s World Family Child Care Services of Niagara is dedicated to making our community a family environment not just a workplace. We value our Educators hard work and commitment and appreciate it by offering several benefits.
Educator Benefits:
| What do you get more than a paycheque? | ||
| Generous Vacation Plan | We offer up to six weeks of vacation per year based on years of service | |
| Personal Days | Up to three paid personal days per year | |
| Sick Days | Up to nine paid sick days per year | |
| Paid Unused Sick Days | Sick day payout for half of any unused sick days (based on ACW financial obligations) | |
| Bereavement Leave | Paid bereavement Leave | |
| Membership in ECCDC | Free membership to the Early Childhood Community Development Center | |
| Development Funding | Professional Development funding up to $200 per year | |
| First Aid and CPR Training | Paid First Aid and CPR training | |
| Staff Meetings | Paid staff meetings | |
| Financial Planning Opportunities | Financial planning opportunities include group RRSP contributions through payroll deductions | |
| Health and Dental Benefits | Qualify for health and dental benefits with a permanent contract of a minimum of 20 hours per week | |
| Breaks and Lunches | Paid breaks and lunches | |
| Payroll Deduction Plan | Payroll deduction plan for CECE or AECEO memberships | |
| Health and Wellness | ACW Wellness Initiative- monetary allowance for health and wellness (accessed yearly) | |
| EAP Counseling | Access to employee assistance program counseling for Educators and family members | |
| Training Bonus | Training bonus of $100.00 after working 480 hours | |
| Professional Development | Internal professional development sessions | |
| Transfer Between Centers | Ability to transfer between centers | |
| Retirement Plan | Group retirement savings plan | |
Supply Educator Benefits:
Benefits of being a Supply Educator for A Child’s World | ||
| Training Bonus | Training bonus of $100.00 after working 480 hours | |
| Paid Training | Paid training for First Aid certificate and Food Handlers | |
| Breaks and Lunches | Paid breaks and lunches | |
| Transfer Between Centers | Opportunities to work in our various centers | |
| The ECCDC Membership | Free membership to the Early Childhood Community Development Center | |
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