Child Care Educator (Supply, Part-Time Hourly & Split Shift Salaried)

YMCA Greater Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 20,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Toronto seeks an Early Childhood Assistant to provide compassionate care to children and families. The role involves ensuring safety, building relationships, and supporting inclusive child care programs. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and certifications in First Aid and CPR. The position offers flexible hours with part-time and full-time opportunities across multiple locations.

Benefits

Full-time benefit package

Professional development opportunities

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months’ experience working with young children.
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification required.
• Ability to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily year-round.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality compassionate care and support to children and their families.
• Ensure the safety and supervision of children at all times.
• Work collaboratively to support an inclusive environment for children.

Skills

Compassionate care

Relationship building

Engagement in learning

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Early Childhood Educator Diploma

Job description

Early Childhood Assistant – $40,950 / year, $21.00 / hour.

Location

Multiple locations across the Greater Toronto Area – Durham, York, Scarborough, Toronto, Peel, Halton, Dufferin.

Work Hours

Supply: Candidates must have at least three days of availability to work weekly (Monday to Friday) from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Hours are not guaranteed and can be 0–37.5 hours weekly.

Part‑Time Hourly: Candidates must be available to work Monday to Friday, between approximately 2:30 – 6:00 pm.

Split Shift Salaried: Candidates must be available to work Monday to Friday, between approximately 7:00 – 9:00 am and 2:30 – 6:00 pm.

Guaranteed a minimum of 30 hours per week with a Full‑Time benefit package.

Eligibility

Anticipated start date: Immediately. Deadline to apply: On‑going.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality compassionate care and support to children and their families.
• Build positive relationships with children and deepen connections with parents and families, keeping them up to date on their child’s progress.
• Act as a creative play partner who is actively engaged with the children and makes learning fun.
• Independently ensure the safety and supervision of children at all times, while working alone and/or with other Child Care Educators.
• Understand and comply with provincial (CCEYA), municipal and YMCA policies and procedures.
• Observe and expand on children’s learning opportunities and complete required documentation of children’s development and interactions.
• Listen to and respond to children’s needs, which includes diapering and assisting children with toileting.
• Work collaboratively with a team child care program to support an inclusive environment for children with developmental and behavioural special needs.
• Clean and sanitize child care spaces, toys and equipment; prepare and serve food following YMCA health and safety protocols and procedures.
• Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services.
• Attend required curriculum training and professional development opportunities. Maintain qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and provincial standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of six months’ experience working with young children.
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification prior to the first day of work.
• Up‑to‑date immunizations required by Public Health.
• Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), bending and stooping; picking up a child.
• Ability to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily year‑round; may be exposed to heat, humidity or cold.
• Flexibility and adaptability regarding assigned working hours.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging.
• Applicants are required to be a minimum of 18 years of age or older as per Ministry guidelines.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

Registered Early Childhood Educator

• Early Childhood Educator Diploma.
• Registered (or proof that registration is in process) and in good standing in the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE).

Early Learning Facilitator

• Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers or Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care from a publicly funded college or university in Ontario.
• Or Diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure Services from a publicly funded college or university in Ontario.

What you need to succeed

• Commitment to the YMCA’s values and mission.
• Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth and vulnerable people in YMCA programs, including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services.
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship‑Builder, Improvement‑Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter.

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead and give back to their communities. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families and seniors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people / people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people / people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.