Temporary Assistant Educator - Toddler Program

Upper Canada Child Care; Markham; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Paid personal days

Paid training and development

Childcare discounts

Long-term service awards

Job summary

Upper Canada Child Care is hiring an Assistant Educator in Markham (San Lorenzo CES) for a full-time, in-centre position through March 2028. The role supports developmentally appropriate, play-based programming and complies with Ministry guidelines.

You will engage children, assist with daily routines, document progress, and collaborate with families and staff to ensure high-quality care and education. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Vulnerable Sector Check required.
• CPR-C and Standard First Aid certification (training provided).
• Basic knowledge of developmental needs of children.
• Experience with inquiry/play-based program design is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Ministry of Education requirements and program statements.
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and training.
• Engage with children, support meals, toileting, dressing, and activities.
• Foster communication with families about the program and children.
• Complete logs, reports, and documentation; use Storypark for pedagogy.
• Collaborate with team, school personnel, and external agencies as needed.
• Guide students/volunteers and support individual plans for children.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Play-based learning

Tools

Dayforce

Storypark

Job description

Upper Canada Child Care - “A smile on each child’s face…every day.”

We are currently recruiting an Assistant Educator to join our Team in Markham at the following location(s): San Lorenzo CES.

This is a temporary position with an expected duration until March 2028. This position is to fill an existingvacancy.

Pay Range:

Assistant Educator $20.60 - $23.54/hour (includes General Operating Grant) plus Wage Enhancement Grant (up to $2.00/hr).

Position Type & Required Availability:

• Full-Time Full Day Position (40 hours/week): Candidates must be available to work a 8-hour shift Monday-Friday to be considered.

Who We Are:

Upper Canada Child Care, non-profit licensed provider since 1983, operates 85+ centres in Toronto, York Region, and Simcoe County. We offer full-day and before and after school programs, summer camps, and a forest school. Guided by values of support, trust, safety, respect, and professionalism, we prioritize play-based learning and outdoor exploration. We invest in quality program delivery, providing specialized supports and training. Ministry of Education licensed, our programs reflect the four foundations of learning. Join us and help put “a smile on each child’s face…every day.”

What We Offer Our Educators:

As a large and growing organization, we have the ability to offer competitive compensation and rewards, including regular pay increases, wage enhancement grants, paid personal days, medical and dental benefits, split shift premium pay, paid training and development, involvement in charity initiatives, long term service awards, childcare discounts, group RRSP program, formal mentorship program and the opportunity to advance and move throughout the organization. Upper Canada Child Care also operates summer day camps at select locations, in addition to unique programs such as residential camp and forest school.

Position Summary:

To ensure operational and curriculum requirements are met in compliance with all Ministry and organizational guidelines. To ensure the delivery of a developmentally appropriate, play based program by applying specialized skills and knowledge related to early childhood education. Supports the organization’s vision, mission, and guiding values. This is a fully in-centre position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Applies current legislative expectations to support a program that is consistent with Ministry of Education requirements and in accordance with Upper Canada Child Care’s program statement.
• Participates in professional development opportunities, staff meetings and training sessions as required.
• Engages with the children and provides a positive learning experience. Provides a range of care including assisting with meals/snacks, toileting, diapering, dressing, etc.
• Fosters the engagement of and ongoing communication with parents about the program and their children.
• Completes program charts, daily logs, reports, and other administration tasks as required.
• Uses Storypark for pedagogical documentation as a guide for program development.
• Effectively collaborates and communicates with other team members, school personnel, and outside agencies to help support the needs of all children.
• Provides guidance to students and volunteers as needed.
• Identifies children in need of additional support. Guides parents through the process of accessing resources. Helps design and implement individual support plans as required.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A recent Vulnerable Sector Check
• Health assessment and record of immunization, as outlined by legislation.
• Up-to-date certification in CPR-C and Standard First Aid (training provided upon selection if required).
• Basic knowledge of the developmental needs of children and demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge.
• Experience with inquiry/play based program design and implementation, and with the use of pedagogical documentation an asset.
• Uses initiative; applies sound reason in solving problems and resolves conflict in a calm, professional manner.
• Proven ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively and establish appropriate relationships with families, coworkers and other professionals.
• Have the physical and emotional stamina to effectively supervise children in a variety of settings including outdoor public spaces.
• Ability to use computer systems and programs; including Dayforce, and Storypark.
• Moderate level of physical effort is regularly required; including but not limited to kneeling, pushing, pulling, bending, and carrying.

Upper Canada Child Care is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from members of our diverse communities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact the interviewer in advance if you require accommodations.

Thank you for your interest; only applicants who may be interviewed will be contacted.