Relief Childcare Worker, Here to Help

YWCA Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking an Early Childhood Assistant to support children aged 0-6 in a compassionate environment. The role involves implementing programs, ensuring safety, and maintaining communication with parents. This position requires flexibility, experience in early childhood settings, and excellent interpersonal skills. The organization promotes inclusivity and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience with children ages 0 to 6.
• Knowledge of early childhood development theory and practice.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide an integrated program enhancing children's development.
• Implement programs tailored to children's needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Centre.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Knowledge of early childhood development

Flexibility with age groupings

Ability to work in a multicultural environment

Second language

Education

Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate

High school completion

Job description

JOB DETAILS

• Employment Type: Relief
• Work Hours: Varied as needed
• Hourly rate: $25.10 per hour (L2)
• Location: 3090 Kingston Road, Scarborough, ON, M1M 1P2
• Application Deadline: Monday, September 22, 2025

JOIN OUR TEAM

YWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

ABOUT HERE TO HELP

YWCA Toronto Help to Help is a free 12-week program in south Scarborough for Children 4-16 years of age and their mothers/gender diverse parents who have been exposed to abuse. We support participants through the healing process. This program offers a comfortable, compassionate, safe place for children to learn they are not alone. This program offers to mothers/caregivers information on how children may be impacted by their exposure to abuse and provides support on how to support their children’s emotional healing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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;
• Communicates with parents/ Program Coordinator on a regular basis concerning the children
• Ensures that the Health and Safety Guidelines are followed in accordance with the policies and procedures of the funders and YWCA Toronto;
• Takes responsibility for maintaining an orderly and tidy Centre, clean equipment and tidy cupboards
• Ensures that the Centre is set up appropriately for children’s activities

QUALIFICATION

• An Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate or recognized equivalent an asset (high school completion required)
• 1-3 years’ experience with children ages 0 to 6
• Skills and flexibility to work with various age groupings from 0 to 6 years
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of early childhood development, theory and practice
• Experience working within a multicultural environment
• Second language an asset

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. These positions are not within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are a YWCA Toronto Employee. For YWCA Toronto Employees, this position is secondable

Posting Date: September 09, 2025

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 prior to 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.

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.