Assistant Teacher

Family Day; Toronto; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit childcare organization in Toronto is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support Early Learning and Development Programs for children aged 0-12 years. The role involves working closely with E.C.E. teachers, implementing educational approaches, and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment. Candidates should have experience in early childhood education, strong communication skills, and a passion for child development. This position offers a full-time permanent contract with a start date of August 18, 2025.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a child care center or educational setting is required.
• Knowledge of best practices in the early learning and childcare sector is essential.
• Certification in Standard First Aid and CPR is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the High/Scope educational approach.
• Assist the E.C.E in planning programs reflecting children's interests.
• Guide and assist children in developing independent habits.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Education

Experience with children in a child care centre

Knowledge of best practices in early learning

Standard First Aid and CPR, level C

Job description

30 Ingleton Blvd, Scarborough, ON M1V 3H7, Canada

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 30, 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

Position Available : Assistant Teacher, Permanent Full Time

Location : The Divine Infant CC/SA/EDP

Start Date : August 18, 2025

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.

This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

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.

30 Ingleton Blvd, Scarborough, ON M1V 3H7, Canada