ARMADALE CC/SA/EDP - Assistant Teacher

Family-Day-Care-Services; Markham; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous vacation & sick leave

Medical appointments

Child Care discount

Discounted GoodLife memberships

PD funding & training

Career growth potential

Employee referral bonus

Diverse work environment

Job summary

Family Day Care Services is hiring an Assistant Teacher for a part-time, split-shift role (25 hours per week) at Armadale CC. Start date October 1, 2026, end date September 30, 2027.

The role involves implementing High/Scope and Hanen programs and supporting child development in a group setting. The candidate should hold an ECE credential and be in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators, with a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education Degree or Diploma required.
• Registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators in good standing is mandatory.
• Training in HIGH FIVE®, PHCD or HIGH FIVE® Sport is a definite asset.
• Minimum of 2 years of child care experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, assessment and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to social inclusion and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide and support an Early Learning and Development environment for children aged 0–12.
• Implement High/Scope curriculum and Hanen Learning Language programs.
• Plan and develop programs reflecting children's interests and needs.
• Observe and assess progress to meet individual and group goals.
• Lead or participate in assessment meetings for children with special needs.
• Support families and practice respectful communication with staff and parents.
• Ensure compliance with Ontario health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Assessment

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Commitment

Accountability

Initiative

Creativity

Education

Early Childhood Education Degree or Diploma

Registered with College of Early Childhood Educators

Tools

HIGH FIVE®

PHCD

HIGH FIVE® Sport

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 Part Time, Split Shift, 25 hours per week, 5 hours per day

Location: Armadale CC

Salary: $25,001.59

Vacancy Type: Current

Start Date: October 1, 2026

End Date: September 30, 2027

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:

Reporting to the Centre Supervisor the R.E.C.E. is responsible for providing and supportingan Early Learning and Development environment for children (0-12 years) in a group setting, in keeping with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), municipal guidelines and thepolicies and procedures of Family Day.

Job Duties:

• Implement and practice the High/Scope® educational approach to curriculum and the Hanen Learning Language and Loving It™ Program
• Plan, develop and implement programsthat reflects children's interest and responds to diverse individual and cultural needs
• Participate in short and long term planning and evaluation activities
• Observe and assess children's progress and behavior to ensure the programs meet individual and group needs
• Lead and or participate in assessment meetings for children with special needs with the supervisor and/or other agencies; make recommendations to adapt programs asnecessary
• 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
• Manage within the Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety standards
• Guide and assist children in the development of independent eating, dressing and toileting habits
• Participate in regular staff meetings, individual supervision, training and related activitiesboth internal and external including the performance review
• Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience Required

• Early Childhood Education Degree or Diploma
• Must be registered and a member in good standing with the College of EarlyChildhoodEducators
• Training in HIGH FIVE®, PHCD or HIGH FIVE® Sport is a definite asset
• Minimum of 2 years of child care experience preferred
• Well-developed skills in areas such as leadership, communication, organization, assessment, teamwork, confidentiality, commitment and accountability, initiative and creativity
• Knowledge of best practices in the Early Learning development field
• Commitment to social inclusion
• Medicalrequired – including TB (two stages) 6 months current to hiring date
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check 6 months current to hiring date
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR, level C
• Able to work all shifts between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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.

This document is available in alternate formats upon request. #HP

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].