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Early Childhood Assistant; PT Floater-Fraser Mustard Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Child Development Institute
Position: Early Childhood Assistant (PT Contract Floater-Fraser Mustard)
Posting Date April 28, 2026
Position Summary
Along with providing a safe and nurturing environment the ECA with the guidance of the RECE will assist in the implementation of the children’s program. The ECA should be aware of and understand the developmental requirements for the age group they are working with. The Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) Toronto Children’s Service – Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI), Toronto Public Health (TPH) and ‘How Does Learning happen?’,
Ontario pedagogy for the Early years. To work in a team teaching environment under the direction of ELC Director and the Registered Early Childhood Educator.
We are seeking 1 knowledgeable and competent Early Childhood Assistant to join our Fraser Mustard ELC Team for the Floater Position for 18 months contract. This is a 25-hour weekly (5-hour per day) on-site daytime position, working M-F, shifts may vary from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Shift and room assignments are assigned according to Centre needs and subject to change as necessary. Must be willing to work with all age groups and be flexible to accommodate operational needs, such as supporting lunch service, cleaning tables, setting up cots for nap time, assisting with wake up routine, relieving and covering breaks, and supporting the escorting of children up and down stairs where applicable.
As our new Early Childhood Assistant, you will:
Supervision of children in a safe and healthy environment.
Update attendance throughout the day.
Conduct consistent headcount during all indoors and outdoors transition of children.
Assist the RECE in preparing and setting up program activities.
Assist with brief observations notes on individual child/children behavior and responses to assist the RECE in tracking the children’s developmental needs.
Extend a warm welcome to families at all times. Maintain positive and professional relationships with parents, families, peers and visitors to the childcare program.
Assists in establishing the daily routines and schedules, provide guidance and consistency in following routines and schedule for the children.
Ensures consistent behaviour guidance and management are being followed, which supports the ELC Behaviour Guidance Policy.
Discuss and provide brief notes of your observations with team teacher which will be included in program plans activities and children’s learning experiences.
Assists in the day-to-day functions of the classroom in accordance with the CCEYA, AQI and TPH.
Ensure the room is organized at all times; toys and equipment, etc… Help older children to be responsible for cleanup, work with placement students to label and organize.
Maintains records, copies of program plans, daily care information and other documentation as required by the ELC director and legislated standards.
Assists with opening and closing of the Centre as long an RECE is on staff.
Participates regularly in supervision as required by agency policy.
Pursues professional development through training sessions and literature.
Provides housekeeping duties as assigned by the ELC Director.
Responsible for reporting any signs of child abuse to Children Aid Society.
Inform ELC Director, in a timely manner and team members of children’s illnesses, injuries (with correct documentation) and absenteeism.
Any other duties as assigned.
What you bring
Early Childhood Assistant certificate, equivalent experience, or currently enrolled in an ECE program
Valid Standard First Aid Certificate
Skills, Attributes and Abilities
Strong customer service capability; with experience in developing and maintaining positive relations with parents, families, peers and guests.
Be a dedicated and flexible team player able to interact with team members, and colleagues at all levels of the agency.
Demonstrated ability to work in a respectful and aware manner with groups from diverse background and experiences and socio-economic status.
May require flexible hours.
Mental Effort
Listening and mental attentiveness in dealing with customer or public queries, and manager’s requirements.
Mental effort required in multi-tasking and handling interruptions that require constant refocusing.
Physical Effort
Regular to…
Title: Early Childhood Assistant; PT Floater-Fraser Mustard
Company: Child Development Institute
Location: Toronto, Canada
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