Early Childhood Assistant (PT 18 Months Contract - Fraser Mustard)

Child Development Institute; Toronto; Vor Ort; CAD 31.000 - 38.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Child Development Institute (CDI) in Toronto, Canada, is seeking an Early Childhood Assistant for a 25-hour weekly on-site daytime role. The contract lasts 18 months and involves supervising children, assisting with activities, and maintaining routines in a supportive learning environment.

Applicants should hold an ECE certificate or be currently enrolled in an ECE program, plus a Standard First Aid certificate.

Qualifikationen

• ECE certificate or enrollment in an ECE program.
• Valid Standard First Aid Certificate.
• Strong customer service and ability to work with families and staff.
• Flexible hours and ability to work with all age groups.

Aufgaben

• Supervise children in a safe and healthy environment.
• Update attendance and perform regular headcounts.
• Assist with program activities and setting up materials.
• Support day-to-day classroom functions in compliance with policies.
• Maintain records and support with daily routines.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Team player

Diversity awareness

Flexibility

Ausbildung

ECE certificate

ECE program enrollment

Tools

First Aid Certification

Jobbeschreibung

Posting Date October 26, 2026

Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy. Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs. At the Child Development Institute (CDI), we are passionate about helping our communities’ most vulnerable members and their caregivers. It motivates each of us to face what can be difficult situations while continuously finding the purest joy in play, in silence, in advice, and in the unbelievable strength and resilience of our young clients. Joining us now is a rewarding opportunity to be part of an organization that is built on a legacy of more than 100 years of helping children and families.

This is a 25-hour weekly(5-hour per day), on-site, daytime position, working M-F, shifts may vary from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Shift and room assignments are assigned according to Centre needs and subject to change as necessary. Must be willing to work with all age groups and be flexible to accommodate operational needs, such as supporting lunch service, cleaning tables, setting up cots for nap time, assisting with wake up routine, relieving and covering breaks, and supporting the escorting of children up and down stairs where applicable.

Position duration: 18 months contract.

As our new Early Childhood Assistant, you will:

• Supervision of children in a safe and healthy environment.
• Update attendance throughout the day.
• Conduct consistent headcount during all indoors and outdoors transition of children.
• Assist the RECE in preparing and setting up program activities.
• Assist with brief observations notes on individual child/children behavior and responses to assist the RECE in tracking the children’s developmental needs.
• Extend a warm welcome to families at all times. Maintain positive and professional relationships with parents, families, peers and visitors to the childcare program.
• Assists in establishing the daily routines and schedules, provide guidance and consistency in following routines and schedule for the children.
• Ensures consistent behaviour guidance and management are being followed, which supports the ELC Behaviour Guidance Policy.
• Discuss and provide brief notes of your observations with team teacher which will be included in program plans activities and children’s learning experiences.
• Assists in the day-to-day functions of the classroom in accordance with the CCEYA, AQI and TPH.
• Ensure the room is organized at all times; toys and equipment, etc... Help older children to be responsible for cleanup, work with placement students to label and organize.
• Maintains records, copies of program plans, daily care information and other documentation as required by the ELC director and legislated standards.
• Assists with opening and closing of the Centre as long asRECE is on staff.
• Participates regularly in supervision as required by agency policy.
• Pursues professional development through training sessions and literature.
• Provides housekeeping duties as assigned by the ELC Director.
• Responsible for reporting any signs of child abuse to Children Aid Society.
• Inform ELC Director, in a timely manner and team members of children’s illnesses, injuries (with correct documentation) and absenteeism.
• Any other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• Early Childhood Assistant certificate, equivalent experience, or currently enrolled in an ECE program
• Valid Standard First Aid Certificate

Skills, Attributes and Abilities

• Strong customer service capability; with experience in developing and maintaining positive relations with parents, families, peers and guests.
• Be a dedicated and flexible team playerable to interact with team members, and colleagues at all levels of the agency.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a respectful and aware manner with groups from diverse background and experiences and socio-economic status.
• May require flexible hours.

Mental Effort

• Listening and mental attentiveness in dealing with customer or public queries, and manager's requirements.
• Mental effort required in multi-tasking and handling interruptions that require constant refocusing.

Physical Effort

• Regular to frequent requirement, and as needed, to lift children (up to 45 lbs.), including bending, stooping, stretching, squatting, pushing and pulling, and sitting and walking, climbing stairs.
• Noise level can be moderate to loud.
• Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting and supporting students.

Working Conditions

• Governed by concurrent and dynamic deadlines, despite conflicting priorities and frequent interruptions.
• Fast-paced work environment.
• Interacts with students, teachers, administration, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel under all circumstances.

Other Requirements

• All applicants are advised that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Credential verifications & References required.

Compensation:

This is a unionized position under CUPE paying $34,961 annum and pro-rated based on the length of the contract.

Join Us:

Fostering positive transformations in mental health for over a century, CDI is a world-class leader trusted in helping children, youth and families through a wide range of evidence-informed services to build lasting change.

At CDI, we prioritize the mental well-being and work-life balance of our teams. We acknowledge the reality of the emotionally demanding work each of us puts in every day. To that end, we strive to create a collaborative, diverse, inclusive, and equitable space where creativity flourish by offering:

• Flexible hours in a planned program environment.
• A focus on cross-disciplinary collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

CDI is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. We are equally committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require accommodations, please reach out to us at [e-mail].