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About the Role

The Assistant Teacher works in partnership with E.C.E. Teacher(s) to provide and support an Early Learning and Development Program for children (0-12 years) in a group setting, adhering to the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), municipal guidelines, and Family Day policies.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the High/Scope® educational approach to Curriculum and The Hanen Learning Language and Loving It™ Program.
• Assist E.C.E. in creating a program plan that reflects children’s interests and responds to diverse individual and cultural needs.
• Participate in short and long term planning and evaluation activities.
• Assist the E.C.E. in the observation and assessment of children’s progress and behavior.
• Assist the E.C.E. in providing Individual program plans for children with special needs.
• Demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and support to the family unit.
• Practice respectful communication with children, parents, colleagues, teachers, managers, students, and volunteers.
• Support, comfort, and encourage children experiencing difficulties and help them understand and handle their feelings.
• Ensure that activity areas are appropriately equipped and maintained.
• Work within Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety standards.
• Guide and assist children in developing independent eating, dressing, and toileting habits.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Previous experience with children in a child care centre or educational setting.
• Knowledge of best practices in the early learning and childcare sector.
• Medical required – including TB (two stages) 6 months current to hiring date.
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check 6 months current to hiring date.
• Standard First Aid and CPR, level C.
• Able to work Monday to Friday between 7 am-6 pm.
• Provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.

Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Organization
• Assessment
• Teamwork
• Confidentiality
• Commitment
• Accountability
• Initiative
• Creativity
• Awareness of diversity and social inclusion

Location

• Peel Region (Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon)
• Toronto
• York Region

Work Type

• Casual
• Full-time shift
• Part-time shift

Experience Level

• Assistant Teacher

Education Level

• E.C.E. Teacher(s)

Salary/Compensations

• $18.62/hour

About the Company

• Family Day Care Services is a non-profit, charitable organization with a long history of providing high-quality early learning and child care services.
• We are a multi-service organization with over 500 employees, providing a broad range of services including: 29 Child Care Centres, 49 Before and After Care programs, 204 Licensed Home Child Cares, 9 EarlyON programs, 2 Homework Plus programs, and Special Needs Resourcing for children and their families living in the Greater Toronto Area.

Equal Opportunity

• Family Day fosters a positive inclusive workplace culture, with a workforce that is representative of the families and communities it serves.
• Committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, Family Day encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who may need accommodation, to apply to join our team.
• In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Family Day Care Services will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations.
• If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need to ensure your equal participation, feel free to contact Human Resources at humanresources@familydaycare.com.