About the Role
The Assistant Teacher works in partnership with the E.C.E. Teacher(s) to provide and support an Early Learning and Development Program for children (0-12 years), in a group setting in keeping with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), municipal guidelines and the policies and procedures of Family Day.
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 interest 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 to ensure program meets individual and group needs
- 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 who are experiencing difficulties and help them to understand and handle their feelings
- Ensure that the activity areas are appropriately equipped and maintained
- Works within the Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety standards
- Guide and assist children in the development of 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
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Organization
- Assessment
- Teamwork
- Confidentiality
- Commitment
- Accountability
- Initiative
- Creativity
- Awareness of diversity and social inclusion
Location
- Muirhead
Work Type
- Contract
- Part Time
- Split Shift
Salary/Compensations
- $25,001.59
About the Company
- Family Day Care Services is a non-profit, charitable organization with a long and distinguished history of providing high-quality early learning and child care services to children and families throughout Toronto, York and Peel Regions.
- We are a multi service organization with over 700 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.
- Family Day fosters a positive inclusive workplace culture, with a workforce that is representative of the families and communities it serves.
- Family Day Care Services is committed to providing a safe environment for children. All applicants will be thoroughly screened using background checks and a review process.
Equal Opportunity
- 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 Ontario’s hiring transparency requirements, no artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
- This document is available in alternate formats upon request.
- 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.
