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$48k–$49k/yr
Part-time, Temporary
professional certificate
Health insurance, Dental insurance, Paid time off, Vacation days, Float days
Posted 1d ago
~35 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Early Childhood Assistant delivers developmentally appropriate programs to facilitate children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth. They are responsible for supervising children to ensure safety, maintaining a sanitary environment, and collaborating with the team to implement inclusive curriculum plans.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an Early Childhood Assistant program or equivalent with experience working with children, including those with special needs. A current Standard First Aid certification and an acceptable Vulnerable Police Record Check are required.
HOURS OF WORK: 3 hours on Instructional Days/7 hours on Non-Instructional days
NUMBER OF POSITIONS:1
VACANCY: New vacancy
START DATE: September 4, 2026 - December 31, 2026
REPORTS TO: Site Supervisor, St. Thomas Aquinas 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 St. Thomas AquinasChild Care Centre (636 Glenholme Avenue Toronto, ON M6E 3G9).
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
Acceptable Vulnerable Police Record Check
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.
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INTERNAL APPLICATION PERIOD FOR CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT:
August 11, 2026 - August 17, 2026
DATE POSTED: August 11, 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.
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Macaulay Centre for Children is a multi-service, childcare and family support agency. Contact us for more info!
Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1932
Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario
LinkedIn followers
1,862
Macaulay Centres for Children is a dynamic charitable organization committed to helping all children reach their full potential and thrive.
Knowing that the best way to help a child succeed is to also support the child’s family and community, we offer programs and services for children and those closest to them.
Offices: 2010 Eglinton Ave W, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario M6E 2K3, CA
childcareafterschool programcommunity serviceEarlyON centrespecial needs serviceRECEECAand family service
Macaulay Centre for Children is a multi-service, childcare and family support agency. Contact us for more info!
Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1932
Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario
LinkedIn followers
1,862
Macaulay Centres for Children is a dynamic charitable organization committed to helping all children reach their full potential and thrive.
Knowing that the best way to help a child succeed is to also support the child’s family and community, we offer programs and services for children and those closest to them.
Offices: 2010 Eglinton Ave W, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario M6E 2K3, CA
childcareafterschool programcommunity serviceEarlyON centrespecial needs serviceRECEECAand family service