SUMMER EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSISTANTS

Jewish Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community hub is looking for a Summer Early Childhood Assistant to join their vibrant team. This role is perfect for an enthusiastic educator who loves working with children and is passionate about teaching. You'll assist in creating a safe, supportive environment while helping children develop cognitively, socially, and emotionally. With a goal to triple community engagement by 2026, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of over 75,000 individuals annually. If you're ready to help shape the future of early childhood education, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Discounted JCC Membership

Flexible Work Environment

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic educator with a passion for teaching and working with children.
• Knowledge of the ELECT framework and How Does Learning Happen is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist children in daily routines to enhance their development.
• Provide learning experiences tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

English Language Proficiency

Knowledge of Child Development

Ability to Build Relationships

Education

Early Childhood Education Certification

Job description

Job Type: Casual – Contract through August 31, 2025

Rate of Pay: $19.20 per hour (includes Gov. funding top up)

Who We Are

The Jewish Community Centre (JCC) is more than just a workplace—it’s a vibrant hub of culture, connection, and community. As one of the largest engagement platforms in the Greater Toronto Area, we offer a diverse range of programs, including arts, fitness, education, daycare, summer camps, and more.

With a bold goal to triple our community engagement by 2026, we are on a transformative path to become the beating heart of Jewish life in the region. Join us in shaping the future of the JCC experience for 75,000+ people annually!

Are YOU our Summer Early Childhood Assistant?

The perfect candidate is an enthusiast educator who has a love of working with children and a passion for teaching. They have a positive can-do attitude and the ability to build relationships with colleagues, parents, and children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting children in their daily routines under supervision of RECE’s aimed at enhancing the children’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional development in accordance with the Child Care Early Year's Act (CCEYA), the ELECT framework and How Does Learning Happen and the Schwartz/Reisman Centre Daycare & Preschool Program Statement which complements the Sheva Framework.
• Assist in providing learning experiences designed to meet the individual needs of the children and therapeutic programs such as speech therapy, behavior guidance and physiotherapy etc.
• Assist in providing a physically safe and emotionally supportive environment showing sensitivity to the individual needs of children in all aspects of development, including assisting with implementing recommendations from outside agencies that provide support to some children from time to time.

What you do well

You demonstrate an enthusiasm and love of working with children and a passion for teaching. You have excellent English language skills and outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to easily form relationships with parents, co-workers, and children.

• Discounted JCC Membership – Access to our fitness centers, classes, and programs.
• A flexible, people-centered work environment that values your well-being.
• Free parking

Bonus Points
Knowledge and understanding of the ELECT framework and How Does Learning Happen an asset.

• Knowledge of Jewish life, traditions, culture, and Israel and/or willingness to learn.
• Hebrew proficiency an asset but not required.

Reports to: Director, Daycare and Preschool

To Apply:

We welcome all applicants. Accommodations during all phases of the hiring process will be made wherever possible. Please submit your resume to Nikki McDaniel, ECE Centre Coordinator at [e-mail] .

We appreciate your application; however, we will only be contacting the candidates we wish to interview.

Don’t self-select out if you’re missing a bullet point or two of this job description from your resume. We are open to candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive team. If this job description energizes you, let’s talk.