Teacher [Assistant]

Macaulay Centres for Children; Toronto; On-site; CAD 48,160 - 49,154; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Paid time off and vacation/float days

Accommodation for applicants with disb

Job summary

Macaulay Centres for Children in Toronto is seeking a Teacher (Assistant) to deliver high-quality, developmentally appropriate programs that support physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth. The role promotes inclusion for children with special needs and involves teamwork with the Centre staff at George Syme Centre.

The position is part-time permanent with a split shift, immediate start, and CUPE Local 2563 bargaining unit. Benefits include health and dental coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Early Childhood Assistant program or equivalent and experience with families and children.
• Membership in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (if applicable).
• Knowledge of ELECT, Play Based curriculum and inclusive programming.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse families.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children to ensure safety and well-being at all times.
• Assist with planning and evaluating daily programming using approved curriculum.
• Encourage active learning in an inclusive environment and facilitate experiences.
• Record observations to identify individual needs and track development.
• Collaborate with team to implement inclusive program plans.
• Communicate with parents about learning and development progress.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Observation and assessment

Team collaboration

Multilingual ability (asset)

Safety and child wellbeing

Behavior guidance

Adaptability

Observation of needs

Education

Graduate of Early Childhood Assistant program or equivalent

Membership in good standing with College of ECE (if applicable)

Current Standard First Aid certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Internet and Email

Job description

Teacher (Assistant) (Early Childhood Assistant)

Permanent Part Time (Split Shift)

Hours of Work: 5 hours on Instructional Days / 7 hours on Non-Instructional days

Number of Positions: 1

Vacancy: New

Start Date: Immediately

Reports To: Supervisor, George Syme 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 George Syme Child Care Centre (69 Pritchard Ave., Toronto, ON M6N 1T6).

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) Salary Scale (starting $26.46/hour - $48,160-$49,154 per annum prorated) with Competitive Benefits Package (health & dental) and paid time off entitlements (including vacation days & float days).

This position is within the CUPE Local 2563 bargaining unit.

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.

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