Relief Childcare Worker (3 Positions Available)

YWCA Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 3,615,000 - 3,653,000; Part time

Job summary

YWCA Toronto is seeking Relief Childcare Workers to support the Bergamot Early Learning Centre in North Etobicoke. The role involves assisting with daily routines, and contributing to a development-focused program for children aged 0–4.

Responsibilities include collaborating with staff, maintaining health and safety standards, and documenting daily activities. Candidates should be flexible, personable, and able to work within 7am–6pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• An Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate or recognized equivalent required; high school completion required (Cases for Equivalency will be considered).
• Early Childhood Education diploma an asset.
• 1-3 years’ experience working with children 0-4 years of age.
• Personable, Reliable, flexible, and adaptable.
• Experience with children with special needs is an asset.
• Experience with diverse families and children.
• Knowledge of child development, theory and practice.
• Willingness to work with a team and independently.
• Passionate, Caring and supportive.
• Computer skills an asset.
• Second language an asset.
• Willing to work flexible hours within the hours of 7a.m. to 6 p.m. day Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Follows age-appropriate daily routines for the children in accordance with the philosophy of the program.
• Works as part of a team with program staff and volunteers to provide an integrated program that enhances the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of children.
• Implements a program geared to the needs of the children with concerns for their interests, special needs, strengths and pace of learning.
• Works with the children in a group while maintaining sensitivity to each child’s individual needs.
• Ensures that the Health and Safety Guidelines are followed in accordance with the policies and procedures of the funders and YWCA Toronto.
• Ensures appropriate notification of child abuse as required by the Child and Family Services Act in accordance with YWCA Toronto policies and procedures.
• Records a daily log and submits weekly statistical records, as required.

Skills

Team player

Flexible hours

Adaptable

Communication with families

Second language asset

Education

Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate or recognized equivalent

High school completion

Early Childhood Education diploma an asset

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Relief Childcare Worker (3 Positions Available)

Employment Type: Relief
Position status: Vacant
Work Hours:Varied as needed (Flexible hours between 7:00am-6:00pm, Monday to Friday)
Hourly rate: $26.24 per hour (L2)
Location:66 Bergamot Avenue, Toronto, ON, M9W 1V9
Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
JOIN OUR TEAM
Join YWCA Toronto, where intersectional feminism, community voices, and social justice drive lasting change. We welcome women and gender diverse people of all identities into a workplace rooted in equity, collaboration, and inclusion.
The Relief Childcare Worker is responsible for assisting in the implementation of the Child Care Program in accordance with the goals of the department and the overall Association.
ABOUT BERGAMOT EARLY LEARNING CENTRE
YWCA Bergamot is a 68-unit apartment building with an Early Learning Centre in North Etobicoke for single women, gender-diverse people, women-led and gender-diverse people led families in need of permanent, affordable, supportive housing. The Bergamot ELC is a Centre of excellence for early childhood development and licensed for 62 children ages 0 to 4. YWCA Bergamot demonstrates YWCA Toronto’s commitment to creating quality, affordable housing in which women, gender-diverse people and their children realize their dreams and move forward in their lives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows age-appropriate daily routines for the children in accordance with the philosophy of the program;
• Works as part of a team with program staff and volunteers to provide an integrated program that enhances the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of children;
• Implements a program geared to the needs of the children with concerns for their interests, special needs, strengths and pace of learning;
• Works with the children in a group while maintaining sensitivity to each child’s individual needs;
• Ensures that the Health and Safety Guidelines are followed in accordance with the policies and procedures of the funders and YWCA Toronto;
• Ensures appropriate notification of child abuse as required by the Child and Family Services Act in accordance with YWCA Toronto policies and procedures;
• Records a daily log and submits weekly statistical records, as required.

QUALIFICATION

• An Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate or recognized equivalent required; high school completion required (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
• Early Childhood Education diploma an asset;
• 1-3 years ’ experience working with children 0-4 years of age ;
• Personable, Reliable, flexible, and adaptable;
• Experience with children with special needs is an asset;
• Experience with diverse families and children;
• Knowledge of child development, theory and practice;
• Willingness to work with a team and independently;
• Passionate, Caring and supportive;
• Computer skills an asset;
• Standard First Aid and Infant Child CPR (Level C);
• Second language an asset;
• Willing to work flexible hours within the hours of 7a.m. to 6 p.m. day Monday to Friday.

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is not within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are a YWCA Toronto Employee. For internal applicants, this position is not secondable.
Posting Date: September 18, 2026

YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the city’s largest multi-service women’s organization, we help women and gender diverse people escape violence, move out of poverty and access safe, affordable housing.

We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.

Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate before hiring.

YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender-diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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