Early Childhood Educator (FT 4 Months Contract - Parkdale)

Child Development Institute; Toronto; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Ongoing professional development

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Job summary

The Child Development Institute (CDI) is seeking a full-time Registered Early Childhood Educator for our Parkdale Early Learning Centre on a 4-month contract. The role demands planning and delivering a play-based program aligned with HDLH, ELECT, AQI and CCEYA while maintaining daily routines and strong family communication.

This on-site position is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a starting salary of CAD 58,689 per year under CUPE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent in Early Childhood Education.
• Registered member with CECE in good standing.
• Knowledge of Ontario HDLH, ELECT, CCEYA and AQI is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in a safe, healthy environment.
• Update attendance and document interactions.
• Develop and implement daily play-based programs.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Diversity awareness

Education

Early Childhood Education Degree/Diploma

CECE registration (in good standing)

Job description

Posting Date

September 30, 2026

ABOUT CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

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.

Recognized as a leader and model for measurement-based impact, we are client-centred, family-centred, and data-informed. We are a place where professionals grounded in mental health, care, and well-being of infants, children and youth, come together in collaboration, learning and inclusion. As a multiservice organization delivering social, emotional, and behavioural counselling services, early childhood education, learning disabilities and mental health services, and family violence services, we address the whole person from when they begin their life. Every child and family that reaches out to us is unique, and we value and embrace their individualityWe deliver the tailored support and tools they need to build life-long skills, positive mental health, and resilience. With their trust in us, we guide children and families along a supportive journey. It is an often difficult path and simultaneously the most rewarding experience for providers, children and families.

POSITION SUMMARY

The CDI, Early Learning Centre, is seeking a knowledgeable and competent full timeRegistered Early Childhood Educator to join ParkdaleELC team for a Four-month(4-month) contract. The incumbent will be responsible for the development and implementation of the children’s program in a manner that is consistent with CDI Early Learning Centre’s play-based program and reflects How Does Learning Happen? (HDLH) Ontario Pedagogy for the Early Years, Every Child Belong (ELECT), the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), Toronto Children’s Services Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI) and Toronto Public Health (TPH).

This is a 35-hour weekly on-site, daytime position, working M-F.

What the role is all about...

1. Supervision of children in a safe and healthy environment
2. Update the children’s attendance throughout the day
3. Observe and document children’s daily interactions and responses to track their interest and developmental needs
4. Develop and implement planned daily programs that engage, stimulate and challenge the children
5. Review regularly how your program reflects the Four Foundations of Learning and Development from ‘How Does Learning Happen?’ (Well-Being/Expression/Belonging/ and Engagement) and AQI requirements
6. Works with Resource Consultants to develop and implement program plans for children with special needs
7. Responsible for establishing the daily program routine and children’s schedules
8. Extend a warm Welcome to families at all times. Maintain a positive and professional relationship with parents and families. Provide constructive feedback regarding their child(ren)
9. Create opportunities for children to engage in their community, library, community walks, etc.
10. Conduct parent interviews as requested by parents and Director
11. Responsible for the opening and closing of the Centre.
12. May be asked to be the ‘In-Charge’ person when the Director is off site.
13. Responsible for administering medication.
14. Provide placement supervision to post‑secondary ECE students
15. Maintains records, program plans, daily care information, and other documentation as required by TCS, CCEYA and TPH
16. Participates regularly in supervision as required by agency policy.
17. Responsible for reporting any signs of child abuse to Children’s Aid Society
18. Any other duties as assigned.

What we hope you will bring…

• Early Childhood Education Degree/Diploma
• Registered member (in good standing) College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• Knowledge of CCEYA, AQI, HDLH, ELECT
• 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 player able 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, experiences, and socio-economic status.

Workplace Environment

• Fast-paced work environment.
• Frequent handling of queries and calls from clients, colleagues, service providers and managers.
• Required to have a flexible work week in order to meet client needs, community-based services.

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.

We thank all interested parties but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Compensation:

This is a unionized position under CUPE paying $58,689 per 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.

If you want to be part of our vision to make a measurable lifelong impact on the mental health and well‑being of children, youth and their families, join us.

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].