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A Child's World Family Child Care Services of Niagara is dedicated to making our community a place not just a work office but a family environment. We value your hard work and commitment and appreciate it by offering several benefit plans on top of your paycheque.

Educator Benefits:

What do you get more than a paycheque?
Generous Vacation PlanWe offer up to six weeks of vacation per year based on years of service
Personal DaysUp to three paid personal days per year
Sick DaysUp to nine paid sick days per year
Paid Unused Sick DaysSick day payout for half of any unused sick days (based on ACW financial obligations)
Bereavement LeavePaid bereavement Leave
Membership in ECCDCFree membership in the Early Childhood Community Development Center
Development FundingProfessional Development funding up to $200 per year
 First Aid and CPR Training Paid First Aid and CPR training
Staff MeetingsPaid staff meetings
Financial Planning OpportunitiesFinancial planning opportunities include group RRSP contributions through payroll deductions
Health and Dental BenefitsQualify for health and dental benefits with a permanent contract of a minimum of 20 hours per week
Breaks and LunchesPaid breaks and lunches
Payroll Deduction PlanPayroll deduction plan for CECE or AECEO memberships
Health and WellnessACW Wellness Initiative- monetary allowance for health and wellness (accessed yearly)
EAP CounselingAccess to employee assistance program counseling for educators and family members
Training BonusTraining bonus of $100.00 after working 480 hours
Professional DevelopmentInternal professional development sessions
Transfer Between CentersAbility to transfer between centers
Retirement PlanGroup retirement savings plan

Supply Educator Benefits:

Benefits of being a Supply Educator for A Child's World

Training BonusTraining bonus of $100.00 after working 480 hours
Paid TrainingPaid training for First Aid certificate and Food Handlers
Breaks and LunchesPaid breaks and lunches
Transfer Between CentersOpportunities to work in our various centers
The ECCDC MembershipFree membership to the Early Childhood Community Development Center

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