Casual ECA Program Staff (2026-358-CCFS)

WoodGreen Community Services; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 2,617,000 - 3,582,000; Part time

Job summary

WoodGreen Community Services is seeking Casual ECA Program Staff to support group-based child care and daily program activities on-site in Toronto. The role focuses on guiding children’s social, physical, intellectual, cognitive, and emotional development, with attention to safety and well-being.

Successful candidates will have an ECE certificate (or one year of ECE study), valid First Aid/CPR-C, and be available regularly.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Assistant Certificate or one year of ECE program completed at an Ontario College.
• Valid Standard First Aid/CPR-C.
• Health assessment including up-to-date immunizations and TB test.
• Must have regular availability to work.

Responsibilities

• Guide and care for children in groups and support daily program planning.
• Set limits according to developmental stage and provide guidance to individuals and groups.
• Recognize and report challenging behavior to supervisor and coordinate with professionals.
• Record daily attendance and collect medical information for ongoing absences.
• Ensure children’s daily safety, health and hygienic conditions.
• Safely escort children outside the centre and supervise outings.

Skills

First Aid/CPR-C

Ability to work on-site

Effective communication

Education

Early Childhood Assistant Certificate (Ontario College)

One year ECE program (Ontario College)

Job description

Casual ECA Program Staff (2026-358-CCFS)

Competition #2026-358-CCFS ECA Program Staff (2026-358-CCFS) Employment Type: Casual, Bargaining Unit (5vacancies) Work Hours: Varies Work Setting: Exclusively Onsite Salary: E - $22.43per hour Application Deadline: September 28, 2026 by 11:59 pm

Program Overview – Child Care & Family Services

The ECA casual staff are responsible for the care of children in group settings by assisting other team members in planning, supervising and implementing the daily program. This position is responsible for providing appropriate direction, encouragement and support to the children, their families, staff, students and volunteers in addition to being flexible, resourceful, sensitive and respectful of individual needs.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for the guidance and the care of children in groups and for planning and implementing daily programs that enhance children's social, physical, intellectual, cognitive, and emotional development.
• Responsible for setting reasonable limits according to the child's developmental stage and for giving appropriate direction, encouragement, and support individually and in groups, including providing extra stimulation to help delayed children when necessary.
• Responsible for recognizing, dealing with, and defining unusual behaviour and, if unable to deal with behaviour successfully, reporting to the Manager and working with various professional and resource persons to alleviate issues.
• Responsible for recording the children's daily attendance and receiving medical information, especially in cases of ongoing absenteeism.
• Responsible for the children's daily safety, health, and hygienic conditions.
• Responsible for safely escorting children outside the centre and ensuring adequate supervision on all outings.
• Responsible for written daily reports, for completing written assessments and developmental checklists, and for informing parents on an on-going basis about children's progress.
• Responsible for the upkeep of equipment and furnishings, informing the Manager when replenishment is necessary, sharing housekeeping responsibilities, and assessing equipment needs and making recommendations regarding purchases.
• Responsible for reporting any signs of physical or mental abuse of any children in care to the proper authorities.
• Responsible for performing housekeeping duties.

What You Bring to the Team

• Early Childhood Assistant Certificate from a recognized Ontario College OR proof of completion of one year of Early Childhood Education program at a recognized Ontario College.
• Valid Standard First Aid/CPR-C.
• Health assessment, including up-to-date immunization records and TB test required.
• Must have regular availability to work.

What Will Set You Apart

• Demonstrated ability to direct, instruct and care for children.
• Ability to handle emergencies, crises, and hostile behaviour.
• Ability to maintain control in frustrating situations.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and provide work direction as required.
• Ability to use professional judgement daily within guidelines established by the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, the City of Toronto’s Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI) and program policies. Consult/report non-routine situations to the manager or other staff.
• Ability to accommodate competing demands.
• Ability to maintain neat and accurate records and prepare reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all children, parents, and staff information.
• Ability to carry/lift children and carry/lift/move moderately heavy items.
• Ability to stand for extended periods; to work at the height of children.
• Willingness to work in conditions involving exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, frequent high noise levels, and occasional inclement weather.

WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at [e-mail] of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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