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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.
• Well-developed skills in leadership, communication, organization, assessment, teamwork, confidentiality, commitment, accountability, initiative, and creativity.
• Awareness of diversity and social inclusion.
• 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

Location

• St Barnabas

Work Type

• Contract
• Full Time

Salary/Compensations

• $40,002.55

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 in Toronto, York, and Peel Regions.
• We are a multi-service organization with over 700 employees, offering services including Child Care Centres, Before and After Care programs, Licensed Home Child Cares, EarlyON programs, Homework Plus programs, and Special Needs Resourcing.

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 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.
• 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.
• In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Family Day Care Services will provide 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.