720 - MARY WARD CC - Assistant Teacher

Family-Day-Care-Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Day Care Services in Toronto is seeking an Assistant Teacher for a 6-month contract to support an Early Learning and Development program for children aged 0-12, in coordination with ECE teachers, following the CCEYA and local guidelines.

The role requires previous child care experience, strong communication, planning, assessment, and dedication to inclusive practices; shift is Monday to Friday, 7 am–6 pm, with the High/Scope approach and Hanen program.

Qualifications

• 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 leadership, communication, organization, assessment, teamwork, confidentiality, commitment and accountability, initiative and creativity.
• Awareness of diversity and social inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of High/Scope educational approach and Hanen Learning Language program.
• Assist E.C.E. in creating program plans reflecting children’s interests and diverse needs.
• Participate in short and long-term planning and evaluation activities.
• Assist E.C.E. in observation and assessment of children’s progress and behavior to ensure program meets needs.
• Assist E.C.E. in providing Individual program plans for children with special needs.
• Demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and support to the family unit.
• Communicate respectfully with children, parents, colleagues, managers, students and volunteers.
• Support, comfort and encourage children experiencing difficulties and help them understand and manage feelings.
• Ensure activity areas are maintained and safe; comply with OH&S standards.

Skills

Child care experience

Communication skills

Organization

Assessment

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Accountability

Initiative

Creativity

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Job description

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

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2026 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

Position Available : Assistant Teacher, Contract Full Time

Location: Mary Ward

Vacancy Type: Current

Start Date : Asap

End Date : 6 Months

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.

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.

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].

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