720 - MARY WARD CC - Assistant Teacher

Family Day; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit early learning organization in Toronto is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support an Early Learning and Development Program for children aged 0-12. The role requires collaboration with teachers to implement educational plans. Applicants should have prior experience in childcare, be skilled in communication and organization, and passionate about fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. The position is full-time with a focus on children's development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Supportive work culture

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Knowledge of best practices in early learning and childcare sector.
• Medical requirements including TB tests.
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the High/Scope educational approach.
• Assist with program planning reflecting children's interests.
• Observe and assess children's progress and behavior.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Assessment

Teamwork

Education

Experience with children in childcare or educational setting

Standard First Aid and CPR, level C

Job description

3200 Kennedy Rd, Scarborough, ON M1V 3S8, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Work with us at Family Day!

Put your training, experience and passion for quality Child

Care and Early Learning to work at Family Day

Location : Mary Ward CC

Start Date : August 25, 2025

End Date : August 28, 2026

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 500 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.

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
• Awareness ofdiversityand 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.

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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].

We are Hiring! If you have the passion, creativity and dedication we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

3200 Kennedy Rd, Scarborough, ON M1V 3S8, Canada