Early Childhood Assistant, Relief

Abiona Centre; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a compassionate Early Childhood Assistant to provide direct care for children in a dynamic EarlyON Child and Family Centre. This role involves supporting program activities, working collaboratively with a dedicated team, and ensuring a nurturing environment for young families. The position offers flexibility as it is on a call-in basis, perfect for those seeking a rewarding opportunity in children's mental health. Join a community-focused organization that values empowerment and growth while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in a group setting.
• Knowledge of the Early Learning Framework is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Direct care of children to support program activities.
• Work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Caring and compassionate

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Assistant

Certificate in Early Childhood Assistant

Tools

Standard First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Abiona Centre (“the Centre”) is an award-winning, accredited Children’s Mental Health Centre that is a multi-service, non-profit, unionized, community agency located in the east end of Toronto. The Centre is committed to nurturing empowerment, independence and growth for young pregnant and parenting women, children and families in a non-judgmental, inclusive environment by providing a residential care and treatment program; supportive transitional housing; on-site high school program, community housing support and referral services; and maternal infant mental health programs and services. We do this by working collaboratively as a multi-disciplinary team with community partners to provide holistic programs and support that respond to mental health, education and transitional needs. The Centre also operates an EarlyON Child and Family Centre and an Early Learning Centre. All the programs and services are open to families, young women and their children living in the broader community.

The Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) is responsible for the direct care of the children in order to support program activities in the EarlyON Child and Family Centre.

Position: Early Childhood Assistant, Relief

Term: Unscheduled and works on a call-in basis

Rate of Pay: $17.20 per hour

Program: Early Learning Centre

Reports to: Childcare Centre Supervisor

Qualification:

• A diploma and/or certificate in Early Childhood Assistant from a recognized institution.
• Previous experience working with infants, toddlers and preschoolers in a group setting.
• Knowledge of the Early Learning Framework, an asset.
• Caring and compassionate.
• Strong communication skills.
• Current Standard First Aid Certification including infant and child CPR.

Working Condition:

• Works on an unscheduled and call-in basis.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling.
• Ability to move/carry equipment for the program.
• Must be physically able to lift/carry children in the program.

Closing Date: April 16, 2025; 5:00 p.m.

The Centre offers a dynamic work environment and career advancement opportunities. The successful candidate must have a negative criminal reference check and vulnerable sector screening as a condition of employment.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Centre’s Accommodation Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Please make your needs known in advance.

The Centre encourages applications from persons who represent the diverse populations we serve.

Qualified applicants should email their cover letter and resume by the closing date to:

Human Resources

Abiona Centre

1102 Broadview Avenue

Toronto, ON M4K 2S5

Fax: [phone]

(please quote "ECA, Relief" in the subject line)

We thank all applicants, however, only those we select for interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Casual

Benefits:

• On-site parking.

Schedule:

• On call.

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-04-16