Benefits of being an Educator at A Child’s World

A Child’s World, Family Child Care Services of Niagara is dedicated to making our organization the best it can be. We recognize that there is more to a vibrant and healthy workplace than just wages. A Child’s World demonstrates this understanding by offering many ‘benefits’ to our Educators.
Educators are eligible to receive:
- A generous vacation plan of up to six weeks per year based on years of service
- Up to three paid personal days per year
- Up to nine paid sick days per year
- Sick day payout for half of any unused sick days (based on ACW financial obligations)
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Membership to the ECCDC
- Professional Development funding up to $200 per year
- Paid First Aid and CPR Training
- Paid Staff Meetings
- Financial Planning opportunities including group RRSP contributions through payroll deductions.
- Qualify for Health and Dental Benefits once working a permanent contract of a minimum of 20 hours per week
- Paid breaks and lunches
- Payroll deduction plan for CECE or AECEO memberships
- ACW Wellness Initiative- monetary allowance for Health and Wellness (accessed yearly)
- Access to EAP (emplyee assistance program) counselling for Educators and family members
- Training bonus of $100.00 after working 480 hours
- Internal Professional Development Sessions
- Pro-Active in Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
- Ability to transfer between sites
- Group Retirement Savings Plan
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Benefits of being a Supply Educator:
- A Membership to the Early Childhood Community Development Centre
- Paid breaks and lunches
- Experience and opportunities to work in all of our various centres with various age groups within our organization
- Training bonus of $100.00 after working 480 hours
- Access to paid training (First Aid, Food Handlers)