Casual Assistant Teacher

Family Day Care Services; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a non-profit organization focused on providing high-quality early learning and child care services. As an Assistant Teacher, you will collaborate with experienced educators to create engaging programs for children aged 0-12. Your role will involve supporting children's development, implementing best practices in child care, and fostering a positive, inclusive environment. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of families in the community. If you have a passion for early childhood education and a commitment to quality care, we encourage you to apply and become part of a vibrant team dedicated to nurturing young minds.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in educational settings is essential.
• Knowledge of best practices in early learning and childcare is required.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of educational programs and assist E.C.E. teachers.
• Observe and assess children's progress to meet individual needs.
• Communicate respectfully with children, parents, and colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Assessment

Teamwork

Creativity

Empathy

Sensitivity

Education

Experience in child care or educational setting

Standard First Aid and CPR, level C

Medical clearance (TB test)

Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Job description

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, Casual

Locations/Regions : Peel Region (Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon), Toronto and York

Casual Position Availability : Applicants must have at least 2 days shift of availability to work per week
Full time shift : 7:00am-6:00pm – Part Time Shift: 7:00am-12:00pm - 12:00-6:00pm - 3:00-6:00pm

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) to provide and support an Early Learning and Development Program for children (0-12 years), in a group setting in keeping with the Child 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 of children’s progress and behavior to ensure program meets individual and group needs
• Assist the E.C.E in providing Individual program plans for children with special needs
• 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
• Work within 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 Experience Required:

• 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 of diversity and social inclusion
• Medical required – 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
• Provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19

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 equal participation, 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.