Early Childhood Assistant, Temporary Full time

Cencora | Pharma solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Abiona Centre is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Assistant for a temporary full-time position until May 2026. The position involves direct care of children in a childcare setting, ensuring adherence to staff/child ratios, with a focus on providing compassionate support. Qualified candidates will have relevant education and experience, along with certifications in first aid and CPR.

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with infants, toddlers and preschoolers in a group setting.
• Knowledge of the Early Learning Framework is an asset.
• Current Standard First Aid Certification including infant and child CPR.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for direct care of children to maintain staff/child ratios.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Caring

Compassionate

Basic Computer Competency

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Assistant

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 maintain staff/child ratios in the Childcare Centre.

Position: Early Childhood Assistant, Temporary Full time

Term: Temporary Full time till May 2026

Rate of Pay: $38,399 per annum

Program: Childcare Centre (Humewood Campus)

Reports to: Child and Family Program 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.
• Basic Computer Competency

Working Condition:

• 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 15, 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, andthe 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, Temp" in the subject line)

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

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-05