Jean Tweed Centre·Etobicoke, Ontario
Provide care, guidance, and developmental support to children aged 0-13 while assisting mothers in achieving parenting goals. Develop and implement daily activity schedules and monitor children's intellectual, physical, and emotional growth.
Jean Tweed is a leading, community-based organization that provides a supportive environment for women with substance use, mental health, and gambling concerns.
Recognizing the diversity of women’s experience in today’s society, our programs seek to address a range of issues in a woman’s life that may contribute to substance use and gambling concerns.
The Jean Tweed Centre is building capacity to transform the level of support for women with substance use, mental health, and gambling concerns.
Program Summary The Child Development Centre provides a warm and nurturing environment for children to play and learn, alongside achieving their developmental milestones.
How will you help us get there: The Early Childhood Educator provides care and guidance to children aged 0-13 and support mothers in meeting parenting goals.
The position involves assessing the abilities and needs of children, interacting with parents concerning the progress of children, and participating in the development and implementation of early childhood programs.
Service Assess the abilities, needs and interests of children and monitor their progress or challenges.
Engage children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth and ensure their security and well-being.
Demonstrate an understanding and ability to adhere to policies and procedures in the centre, as well as expectations from the Ministry of Education, Toronto Children’s Services and Toronto Public Health Develop and implement daily activity schedule for children that involves child directed activity, care routines and transition time.
Provide opportunity for child directed play experience and activities for problem solving.
Provide experiences and play materials that actively promote diversity and acceptance in interactions and attitudes.
Observe how children use materials and interact in groups with each other and adults, ensuring daily observations are recorded.
Use observations to expand play and planning of learning activities.
Discuss each child’s progress with parents and encourage them to participate in the development of their children.
Build positive relationships with parents and assist them in meeting goals.
Participate in the planning, development and implementation and ongoing evaluation of programs.
Carry out within the team independent attachment activities and parent/child activities or exercises.
Promote a healthy and safe environment within the Child Development Services team.
Attend professional development training programs.
Assume additional responsibilities from time to time as the situation demands Organizational Conduct job responsibilities with a commitment to harm reduction, trauma- informed, women-centred and anti-oppressive practices.
Abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and work in a manner that is safe, reporting incidents immediately to direct supervisor.
Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Jean Tweed Centre.
Perform other duties as assigned in order to meet the overall goals and objectives of The Jean Tweed Centre.
Maintain a client service orientation including learning about/addressing client needs and concerns.
Work collaboratively including respect others, sharing information, consulting and celebrating shared successes.
Demonstrate accountability by holding self responsible and following through on commitments.
Support inclusion and equity by respecting others, embracing diversity and addressing oppression.
Commit to continuous learning through professional development, giving and receiving constructive feedback and applying new skills.
Requires a Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education and registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators. Candidates must have at least two years of experience, current First Aid/CPR Level C, and a clear Police Vulnerable Sector check.
Market context
In Ontario, Registered Early Childhood Educator roles are typically in steady demand as child care programs seek qualified staff who can support licensed classroom settings and meet regulatory requirements. Competition often centers on current College registration, clear background and health documentation, and readiness to work in team-based early learning environments. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review the essentials faster; before applying, confirm your registration status, Vulnerable Sector Check, Standard First Aid/CPR Level C, and immunization records are current.