Job Description

East York East Toronto Family Resources Organization (EYET)

is a non-profit multi-service agency providing a range of services, resources and supports to individuals, families and the community in key areas: early learning and child care, housing, outreach and community services within a community development and capacity building framework. EYET is committed to accountability, responsiveness, inclusion, innovation and collaboration and operates within an anti-oppression framework.

Position Summary:

EYET is currently seeking experienced Early Childhood Assistant applicants (ECA) for a 6 month temporary contract position in EYET's licensed child care centres. The Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) will work across all age groups within their assigned centre.

The successful Early Child Care Assistant (ECA) applicant, with direction from the Childcare Centre Supervisor, will effectively and efficiently assist in implementing daily program plans and curriculum that reflect a complete range of activities, encourage growth and development in each child, and provide a stimulating and safe environment; assist in program evaluation; follow and assist in maintaining all licensing requirements, required regulations, policies and protocols; support early identification services; collaborate with staff of the Early Learning and Care Team, EYET, partner agencies, volunteers and student placements; maintain constructive relations with parents and caregivers, and work to achieve specified ELC departmental outcomes and deliverables within the context of the EYET Mission and Strategic Plan.

Key Responsibilities include:

Assist with the development and implementation of daily programming, for the assigned age group.

Interact and participate in a constructive, collaborative manner within the child care centre staff team and other partnership teams, including teachers and other community partners.

Participate actively in program planning, evaluation of curriculum, and inclusive programming for children and implementation/delivery of departmental work-plan deliverables that adhere to the Child Care and Early Years Act and the City of Toronto's Assessment for Quality Assurance (AQI).

Maintain a safe, clean and organized work-space environment.

Maintain a positive early learning environment that is physically and emotionally safe and respectful for all, children, parents and colleagues.

Identify and meet designated needs of all children as an individual and as a group.

Take part in daily `housekeeping' of centre including the preparation snacks as required, playground set up, etc.

Model positive adult/child relationships and support parent involvement and capacities;

Actively participate in team and agency wide meetings;

Strong computer literacy (Outlook, Excel, e-mail,) and ability to troubleshoot basic computer issues/problems.

Minimum Qualifications:

ECA Diploma/Certificate (is an asset)

Not less than 2+ years' experience working within a childcare environment, is desirable

Experience working with young children from diverse families and communities, and an excellent understanding of the theory and practice of family support

Knowledge of Emergent Curriculum, early learning, and How Does Learning Happen? frameworks.

Demonstrated experience engaging families and communities who have experienced marginalization, isolation, etc.

Adaptable to a flexible, fast-paced work environment.

Able to work independently and with minimal supervision.

Flexible to work schedules with rotating shifts from 7:00am to 6:00pm.

Current certificate in Standard First Aid and Infant/Child CPR.

Current up-to-date immunization record, including TB 6 month's current to hiring date.

Strong and effective written and verbal English language communication skills; knowledge of a second language is considered an asset.

Demonstrated commitment to anti-oppression principles.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $20.86 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:

Standard First Aid and CPR-C (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-06
Expected start date: 2025-06-23