580 - ST. HERBERT CC/SA/EDP - Assistant Teacher

Family-Day-Care-Services; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Vacation and sick leave

Child Care discount

Discounted GoodLife memberships

Training & professional development

Career growth

Employee referral bonus

Diverse work environment

Job summary

Family Day Care Services is seeking an Assistant Teacher for a fixed-term contract in Mississauga. The role involves delivering an Early Learning program for children 0-12 in partnership with E.C.E. teachers, following CCEYA guidelines and Family Day policies.

Responsibilities include planning activities, observing progress, supporting families, and ensuring a safe, inclusive environment. Requires prior child care experience and ability to work 7 am–6 pm, Mon-Fri.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a child care centre or educational setting.
• Knowledge of early learning best practices.
• Ability to lead and support development activities.
• Ability to comply with health and safety standards.
• Ability to work Monday to Friday 7 am–6 pm.

Responsibilities

• Support the High/Scope approach and Hanen program in curriculum.
• Assist EC.E. in planning reflecting children's interests and diverse needs.
• Participate in short/long term planning and evaluation.
• Observe and assess children’s progress to adapt the program.
• Provide individual plans for children with special needs.
• Demonstrate empathy and effective family communication.
• Maintain safe activity areas and follow OH&S standards.
• Guide independence in eating, dressing, toileting.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Assessment

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Initiative

Creativity

Diversity awareness

Job description

Put your training, experience and passion for quality Child

Care and Early Learning to work at Family Day

Position Available: Assistant Teacher, Contract Full Time - 40 hours per week/ 8 hours per day

Location: 5180 Fallingbrook Dr, Mississauga L5V 2C6

Salary: $40,002.55

Vacancy Type: New

Start Date: October 1, 2026

End Date: December 31, 2026 (potential for extension)

About Family Day:

Family Day Care Services is a non-profit, charitable organization with a long and distinguished history of providing high-quality early learning and child care services to children and families throughout Toronto, York and Peel Regions. We are a multi service organization with over 700 employees, providing a broad range of services including: 29 Child Care Centres, 49 Before and After Care programs, 204 Licensed Home Child Cares, 9 EarlyON programs, 2 Homework Plus programs, and Special Needs Resourcing for children and their families living in the Greater Toronto Area.

There are many reasons to work with Family Day:

Family Day Offers:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous vacation, sick leave and medical appointments
• Child Care discount
• Discounted GoodLife memberships
• Training & professional development funding
• Potential for career growth
• Employee referral bonus
• A positive and diverse work environment

Job Purpose:

The Assistant Teacher works in partnership with the E.C.E. Teacher(s) toprovide and support an Early Learning and Development Program for children (0-12 years), in a group setting in keeping with theChild Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA),municipal guidelines and the policies and procedures of Family Day.

Job Duties:

• Support the implementation of the High/Scope® educational approach to Curriculum and The Hanen Learning Language and Loving It™ Program
• Assist E.C.E. in creating a program plan that reflects children’s interest and responds to diverse individual and cultural needs
• Participate in short and long term planning and evaluation activities
• Assist the E.C.E in the observation and assessment ofchildren’s progress andbehavior to ensure program meets individual and group needs
• Assist the E.C.E in providing Individual program plans for children with specialneeds
• Demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and support to the family unit
• Practice respectful communication with children, parents, colleagues, teachers,managers, students and volunteers
• Support, comfort and encourage children who are experiencing difficulties and help them to understand and handle their feelings
• Ensure that the activity areas are appropriately equipped and maintained
• Works within the Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety standards
• Guide and assist children in the development of independent eating, dressing and toileting habits
• Perform other duties as required

Education and ExperienceRequired

• Previous experience with children in a child care centre or educational setting
• Knowledge of best practices in the early learning and childcare sector
• Well-developed skills in areas such as leadership, communication, organization, assessment, teamwork, confidentiality, commitment and accountability, initiative and creativity
• Awarenessofdiversityand social inclusion
• Medicalrequired – including TB (two stages) 6 months current to hiring date
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check 6 months current to hiring date
• Standard First Aid and CPR, level C
• Able to work Monday to Friday between 7 am-6 pm

Diversity and Inclusion:

Family Day fosters a positive inclusive workplace culture, with a workforce that is representative of the families and communities it serves. Committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, Family Day encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who may need accommodation, to apply to join our team.

In accordance with Ontario’s hiring transparency requirements, no artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

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Family Day Care Services is committed to providing a safe environment for children. All applicants will be thoroughly screened using background checks and a review process.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Family Day Care Services will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need to ensure your equalparticipation, feel free to contact Human Resources at [e-mail].