25-0153 1.0 Temp Child and Youth Worker

Requisition number

UTA00251

Job Category

Support Staff

Posting Start Date

Nov 5, 2025

Posting End Date

Nov 11, 2025

Work mode

On-site

Location

Wandering Spirit/Subway Academy 1

Geographic Location

Toronto

Panel Type

Secondary

Position Type

Temporary

Our staff members are the backbone of our system. Becoming a part of the TDSB team means joining a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all diversestudents and helping them to achieve success.

The TDSB is one of the largest and most culturally school boards in Canada, with approximately 246,000 students in 584 schools and approximately 40,000 employees. We offer a dynamic, challenging work environment and unmatched career opportunities for our staff.

Please review the information provided and explore the exciting career possibilities the TDSB has to offer as we continue to establish ourselves as the leading school board of the new millennium.

The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring and employment practices. We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the application process.

Child and Youth Worker

1.0 Temporary Position

Kapapamahchakwew Wandering Spirit School (Secondary)

Professional Support Services

First Nations, Metis, Inuit

This Temporary Position will begin as soon as possible and will end no later than June 26, 2026

Category E: $56,890.00 to $69,629.00 per annum

(OSSTF – PSSP, Unit A) Work Year: 194 days

The Toronto District School Board invites applications for the permanent assignment of Child and Youth Worker.

Child and Youth Workers provide appropriate behavioural management and social/emotional like skills programs to specific groups of students of all ages.

Child and Youth Workers are part of a multi-disciplinary team which includes the Manager of Child and Youth Services, Principals, Vice-Principals, Teachers, Professional Support Services Staff, Special Education and Caring and Safe Schools Staff and other Central Office staff.

This temporary assignment is because the incumbent is temporarily absent and expected to return. The temporary Contract may be ended prior to its intended conclusion date for cause with no notice or for operational reasons subject to the provisions of Article C.1.4.1.

On professional matters, Child and Youth workers report to the Managers of Child and Youth Services.

On operational matters, Child and Youth workers report to the Principal.

• Develop and provide individual behaviour management programs including behavioural objective and evaluation for students in consultation with staff who work with the student(s);
• Provide support to students in the acquisition, reinforcement and maintenance of academic, communications, social and personal management skills;
• Develop and provide effective programs that reflect the students' identity and lived experiences to enhance students' self-esteem and interpersonal social skills in consultation with staff who work with the student(s);
• Intervene in unsafe situations with students which may involve contain and release, , class, group and one-to-one conflict resolution, mediation, life space intervention or de-escalation-style counseling;
• Contribute to development and implementation of IEP ABC charts and safety plans for students;
• Collaborate with teachers regarding referral of students to school support team for additional supports;
• Meet the standards and expectations of the professional child and youth care practice service including preparation of reports and maintaining appropriate records;
• Provide support and information to a student's family regarding involvement with external agencies as appropriate;
• Attend meetings and in-service seminars/professional development to enhance professional development and network-building as required;
• Support the supervision of regularly-assigned students during lunch and non-instructional times as required;
• Other duties as assigned.

• Child and Youth Care or Child and Youth Worker Diploma with one year's experience working with hard-to-serve youth/adolescents in a school setting or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Experience in working with children/adolescents from diverse ethno-cultural and racial backgrounds;
• Experience working with students with special education needs and our most vulnerable students;
• Demonstrated counselling skills and associated communication skills, together with flexibility and initiative;
• Ability to support students using appropriate de-escalation and interventions strategies including crisis and physical intervention;
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to maintain a co-operative working relationship in an environment where teamwork is essential;
• Ability to provide an effective level of service;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Basic computer skills;
• Demonstrated commitment to an environment which promotes equitable practices and values diversity.

• As a position preference, the successful candidate will have lived experiences as a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit person, will have a strong understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing, and will have experience working with and within First Nations, Métis, Inuit communities;
• Knowledge of current education issues and barriers as well as an awareness of available supports is required to effectively support and advocate for First Nations, Métis, Inuit students and families;
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Ontario First Nations, Métis, Inuit Education Policy Framework and current issues and research pertaining to First Nations, Métis, Inuit education;
• Demonstrated competence in the development of materials to support teachers and schools working with First Nations, Métis, Inuit populations.

Assets:

• B.A. or equivalent in Child & Youth Care;
• Membership in the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care.
• Knowledge of, and experience working with restorative practices.

Hours of Work:

Hours of Work: Full-time, 7 .0 hours per day, 35 hours per week

Work Year: 194 Days

Location: Kapapamahchakwew Wandering Spirit School (Secondary)

Wheelchair Accessibility:

For Information on accommodations during the application process at the TDSB, please visit the People and Culture Department or contact for further support.

Notes:

• In the event of any permanent or temporary vacancies in the bargaining unit, permanent Employees, and Employees on temporary contract, in that order, who express interest in the vacancies, will be given first consideration for such vacancies.

• Shortlisting of qualified bargaining unit members will be determined by seniority.

• The Employer shall review the hours of work of existing employees and the economic impact which will result if the Employer offers this position to such employee. Employees whose combined total hours of work of this advertised position and any other position(s) held at the TDSB attract overtime under the ESA shall not be considered for this vacancy.

• It is anticipated that interviews will take place within three weeks after the closing date of this job posting.