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Early Childhood Assistant

MACAULAY CHILD DEVELOPMENT

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#First Aid#Microsoft Office#Sanitation#Safety#Inclusion#Curriculum#Child Care#Special Needs#ELECT#Early Childhood Educators
#Early Childhood Assistant
#Play Based Curriculum
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrsCA$46,308 - CA$47,263 / YEARPosted 1 month ago

Location

Toronto, Ontario

Salary

CA$46,308 - CA$47,263 / YEAR

Quick overview

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 summary

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.

professional certificateCommunicationSanitationProblem-solvingTeam collaborationObservation skillsClassroom managementChild supervisionInclusive educationCurriculum implementationFirst aidEarly childhood educationActive learningSpecial needs supportMicrosoft office suite

Job description

Helping kids, families and communities thrive since 1932. www.macaulaycentres.org [http://www.macaulaycentres.org/]

To learn more, watch our video here [https://youtu.be/YwDXaqT3XDo?si=lIT9hD1d5UD7YCON]

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Teacher (Assistant) (Early Childhood Assistant)

Temporary Full Time

Hours of work: 7 hours/day

Number of positions: 1

VACANCY: New Vacancy

Start date

June 29, 2026 - September 4, 2026

Reports to: Site Supervisor, Pelmo Park Child Care Centre

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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 Pelmo Park Child Care Centre (180 Gary Drive Toronto, ON M9N 2M1).

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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.

Benefits

  • Paid time off

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MACAULAY CHILD DEVELOPMENT

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...

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IndustryNon-profit Organization Management
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
HQToronto, Ontario
Founded1932
  • 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.

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    SALARY

    Teacher Assistant Salary Scale (starting $25.44/hour- $46,308-$47,263 per annum) and paid time off entitlements.

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    This position is within the cupe local 2563 bargaining unit.

    Internal candidates

    Apply through the Internal Career Centre on ADP Sign In | ADP WFNPORTAL [https://online.adp.com/signin/v1/?APPID=WFNPortal&productId=80e309c3-7085-bae1-e053-3505430b5495&returnURL=https://workforcenow.adp.com/&callingAppId=WFN&TARGET=-SM-https://workforcenow.adp.com/theme/admin.html].

    External candidates

    Apply through the Macaulay Job Opportunities Page at https://macaulaycentre.org/opportunities/job-opportunities/ [https://macaulaycentre.org/opportunities/job-opportunities/]

    Internal application period for cupe local 2563 bargaining

    UNIT: May 4, 2026 – May 8, 2026

    Date Posted: May 4, 2026

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    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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