Teacher [Assistant]

Macaulay Centres for Children; Toronto; Presencial; CAD 36 000 - 37 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Macaulay Centres for Children is seeking a Teacher Assistant (Early Childhood Assistant) for a temporary part-time position in Toronto. The role involves delivering high-quality programs, supporting inclusion, and collaborating with a team at Mountview Child Care Centre.

The successful candidate will have an Early Childhood Assistant qualification, strong communication skills, and a commitment to child development.

Qualificações

• Graduate of an Early Childhood Assistant program or equivalent with experience with families and children, including those with special needs.
• Active membership with the College of Early Childhood Educators if applicable.
• Knowledge of ELECT, Play Based curriculum and inclusive programming.
• Strong written and verbal communication and listening skills.
• Computer literacy with MS Office, Internet and email.
• Ability to build partnerships with diverse families, colleagues and service providers.
• Ability to communicate in more than one language is an asset.
• Current Standard First Aid certification and immunization records.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise children to ensure safety and health in care settings.
• Plan, execute and evaluate daily programs using approved curricula.
• Encourage active, inclusive learning and spontaneous experiences.
• Observe child development and collaborate on inclusive plans.
• Record observations to support early identification of needs.
• Demonstrate positive interactions and promote independence and problem solving.
• Communicate with parents about learning and development.
• Assist with classroom setup and meal/snack routines.
• Support medication schedules and allergies management as needed.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Listening

Bilingual asset

Formação académica

Early Childhood Assistant program

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Internet & Email

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Teacher (Assistant) (Early Childhood Assistant)

Temporary Part Time

HOURS OF WORK: 3 hours on Instructional days/7 Hours on Non-Instructional days

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

VACANCY: New

START DATE: Immediately - December 31, 2026

REPORTS TO: Site S upervisor, Mountview Child Care Centre

POSITION SUMMARY:

Delivers high quality and developmentally appropriate programs for children to facilitate their physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth. Implements programs and activities that facilitate inclusion and integration of children with special needs. Supports a team environment in the classroom and the Centre.

This position is currently based at Mountview Child Care Centre ( 569 Jane Street, Toronto, ON M6S 4A3 ).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise children to protect their safety and personal well-being at all times while in care. Make sure equipment and physical environment is maintained free of safety or health hazards.
• Assist with planning, executing and evaluating daily programming using the curriculum and approach approved by the agency to promote children’s optimal emotional, cognitive and physical development.
• Encourage active learning to build self-esteem in an inclusive and respectful environment. Facilitate planned and spontaneous experiences.
• Observe children’s strengths, areas of challenge, emerging skills and interests.
• Collaborate with the team to implement inclusive program plans.
• Record observation to support early identification of a child’s individual needs
• Demonstrate positive adult/child interaction, use effective and appropriate communication with children, promote children’s independence and problem-solving skills, build children’s confidence, assist children with understanding and dealing with the consequences of their behaviour and model mutual respect and kindness
• Communicate sensitively and appropriately with parents/families. Provide meaningful feedback and information regarding their child’s learning and development, emerging skills and interests and the purpose of activities
• Participate in classroom set-up including play areas
• Work with the team to effectively manage children’s medication schedule and allergies
• Drop off and or pick up children from buses outside Centre (if applicable/if required)
• Serve and clean up lunches, prepare snacks, maintain a clean, organized and sanitary kitchen, and perform housekeeping duties as assigned/as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a graduate of an Early Childhood Assistant program or equivalent with experience working with families and children, including children with special needs.
• Member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (if applicable)
• Working knowledge of ELECT, Play Based curriculum and program planning based on an inclusion model respectful of all children’s abilities
• Good written and verbal communication skills and excellent listening skills
• Computer literacy required together with proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, Internet and email
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective work partnerships with parents/families, colleagues and service providers of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities
• Ability to communicate effectively in more than one language a definite asset
• Current Standard First Aid certification and appropriate medical and immunization record.

SALARY: Teacher Assistant Hourly Rate: Starting at $26.46/hour [$26.46 - $27.01]

THIS POSITION IS NOT WITHIN THE CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT.

INTERNAL APPLICATION PERIOD FOR CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT:

October 16, 2026 - October 22, 2026

DATE POSTED:October 16, 2026

Macaulay Centres for Children values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion. We welcome qualified individuals who contribute to the diversity of our staff group.

Macaulay Centres for Children offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted by the agency regarding a career opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This job posting is available in alternate formats upon request.

Macaulay Centres for Children is committed to service and employment equity.