ECA Program Staff (2026-333-CCFS)

WoodGreen Community Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

WoodGreen Community Services is seeking an ECA Program Staff member for Riverdale Child Care, Toronto. This 35-hour work week is onsite, with potential extended or split shifts as needed.

The role focuses on guiding and caring for groups of children, supporting daily activities, and maintaining safety and records. Requirements include an Ontario Early Childhood Assistant Certificate (or one year of ECE study), Standard First Aid/CPR-C, and up-to-date health/TB screening.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Assistant Certificate or completion of one year ECE program at an Ontario College.
• Valid Standard First Aid/CPR-C.
• Health assessment and TB test up-to-date.

Responsibilities

• Guide and care for children in groups and support daily programs with an educational approach.
• Set reasonable limits and provide direction, support, and supervision for individuals and groups.
• Record attendance, report medical information as required, and communicate with parents.
• Maintain safety, health, and hygienic conditions; assist with outings and supervision.
• Prepare daily reports and developmental checklists; inform parents about progress.
• Maintain equipment and inform Manager when replenishment is needed.

Skills

Direct care of children

Child supervision

Communication

Education

Early Childhood Assistant Certificate (Ontario)

One year ECE program completion (Ontario)

Job description

Competition #2026-333-CCFS

ECAProgram Staff (2026-333-CCFS)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Bargaining Unit (1vacancy)

Work Hours: 35 hours/week (Monday - Friday)

May include Extended shifts and/or split shifts

Work Setting: Exclusively Onsite, RiverdaleChild Care(1094 GerrardSt. E, Toronto, ON)

Salary: External Rate: E7 $45,885.11/year
Internal Rate: E8 $46,821.54/year

Application Deadline: Sept 8, 2026by 11:59 pm

Program Overview – Child Care & Family Services - Riverdale Child Care, 1094 Gerrard St. E, Toronto
The ECA Program Staff is responsible for the care of children in group settings by assisting other team members in planning, supervising, and implementing the daily program. This position is responsible for providing appropriate direction, encouragement and support to the children, their families, staff, students, and volunteers in addition to being flexible, resourceful, sensitive, and respectful of individual needs.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for the guidance and care of children in groups and for assisting in the planning and implementation of daily programs with a pedagogical approach consistent with the Ministry of Education’s policies, pedagogy and curriculum and the City of Toronto’s Quality Care Requirements.
• Responsible for setting reasonable limits according to the child's developmental stage, and for giving appropriate direction, encouragement and support individually and in groups. This includes providing extra support for individual children when necessary.
• Responsible for recognizing, dealing with, and defining unusual behaviour and, if unable to deal with behaviour successfully, reporting to the Manager and working with various professional and resource persons as required.
• Responsible for recording the daily attendance of the children, receiving medical information as required especially in cases of ongoing absenteeism, and reporting to the appropriate personnel.
• Responsible for the daily safety, health and hygienic conditions of the children.
• Responsible for safely escorting children outside of the centre along with RECE program staff and for contributing to the adequate supervision of children on all outings.
• Responsible for written daily reports, for completing written assessments and developmental checklists, and for informing parents on an on-going basis about children’s progress.
• Responsible for the upkeep of equipment and furnishings, for informing the Manager when replenishment is necessary, for sharing housekeeping responsibilities, and for assessing equipment needs and making recommendations regarding purchases.
• Responsible for reporting any signs of physical or mental abuse of any children in care to the proper authorities.
• Responsible for performing housekeeping duties.

What You Bring to the Team

• Early Childhood Assistant Certificate from a recognized Ontario College OR proof of completion of one year of Early Childhood Education program at a recognized Ontario College.
• Valid Standard First Aid/CPR-C.
• Health assessment, including up-to-date immunization records and TB test required.

What Will Set You Apart

• Demonstrated ability to direct, instruct and care for children.
• Ability to handle emergencies, crises, and hostile behaviour.
• Ability to maintain control in frustrating situations.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and provide work direction as required.
• Ability to use professional judgement daily within guidelines established by the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, the City of Toronto’s Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI) and program policies.
• Consult/report non-routine situations to the manager or other staff.
• Ability to accommodate competing demands.
• Ability to maintain neat and accurate records and prepare reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all children, parents, and staff information.
• Ability to carry/lift children and carry/lift/move moderately heavy items.
• Ability to stand for extended periods; to work at the height of children.
• Willingness to work in conditions involving exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, frequent high noise levels, and occasional inclement weather.

WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at [e-mail] of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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