Early Childhood Assistant with Kitchen Duties

YMCA of Greater Toronto; Caledon; On-site; CAD 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is seeking an Early Childhood Assistant with Kitchen Duties to provide compassionate care and support to children. This full-time role involves planning and delivering child-centred programs, ensuring safety, and maintaining cleanliness in kitchen areas. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, Food Handler’s Certification, and experience working with young children.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and Food Handler’s Certification required.
• At least six months’ experience with young children.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Level C certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, compassionate care and support to children.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen areas and assist with meal prep.
• Observe and document children's development and interactions.

Skills

Compassionate care

Relationship-building

Creative play

Child supervision

Documentation

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma

Food Handler’s Certification

First Aid and CPR Level C certifications

Job description

Early Childhood Assistant with Kitchen Duties

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Salary Rate: $40,950 ($21.00 per hour) - Rate of pay is inclusive of provincial wage funding.
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Location: Caledon Palgrave YMCA

Work Hours: Must be available to work 8:30am- 5:00pm

Employment Type: Regular Full Time Salaried

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: May 26, 2025

Deadline to Apply: May 20, 2025 by 5:00 pm

Be the Spark! Join our professional and passionate team of early childhood educators. The YMCA of Greater Toronto is the largest not-for-profit provider of licensed child care in Canada and has been making a positive difference in our community for over 50 years!

You will plan and deliver a child-centred program in accordance with our YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum (0-6 years) and the YMCA Place to Connect curriculum (6-12 years). We are committed to providing opportunities for your professional development while enhancing the experiences of children and families.

In this role, you will:

• Provide quality, compassionate care and support to children and their families
• Build positive relationships with children and seek opportunities to deepen connections with parents and families, keeping them informed of their child's progress
• Be an active, creative play partner who makes learning fun
• Ensure supervision and safety of children at all times; understand and comply with provincial (CCEYA), municipal, and YMCA policies
• Observe and document children's development and interactions
• Respond to children's needs, including diapering and toileting assistance
• Clean and sanitize child care spaces, toys, and equipment; prepare and serve food following health and safety protocols
• Assist with meal prep and food distribution, and wash dishes and containers
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen areas
• Attend curriculum training and professional development; maintain necessary certifications

You bring:

• High School Diploma
• Food Handler’s Certification
• At least six months’ experience working with young children
• Valid First Aid and CPR Level C certifications
• Up-to-date immunizations as required by Public Health
• Physical ability to lift up to 20 kg, bend, stoop, and assist children
• Ability to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily, in various weather conditions
• Flexibility with working hours
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Minimum age of 18 years
• Legal right to work in Canada

What you need to succeed:

• Alignment with YMCA’s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Focus on health, safety, and wellbeing of children and vulnerable populations, including understanding child abuse reporting obligations
• 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 empowers individuals and communities. We offer meaningful employment and opportunities for growth, contributing to programs in health, education, and community services. Our strategic plan, Ignite the Light, emphasizes wellbeing and equity.

We are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates, including marginalized groups. We ensure accessible recruitment processes and require successful police record checks for child safety.

We appreciate your interest; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Learn more about our recruitment process and employee experiences.