Early Childhood Assistant

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Teacher Assistant (Early Childhood Assistant) & Kitchen Assistant

Permanent Full Time

HOURS OF WORK: 7 Hours/Day

START DATE/TERM: January2026

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Marlee Child Care Centre

POSITION SUMMARY:

Delivers high quality and developmentally appropriate programs for children to facilitate their physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth. Implements programs and activities that facilitate inclusion and integration of children with special needs. Supports a team environment in the classroom and the Centre. Serve and clean up lunches, prepare afternoon snacks, maintain a clean, organized and sanitary kitchen, and perform housekeeping duties as assigned. This position is based at Marlee Child Care Centre - 145 Marlee Avenue Toronto, ON M6B 3H3.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise children to protect their safety and personal well-being at all times while in care. Make sure equipment and physical environment is maintained free of safety or health hazards.
• Assist with planning, executing and evaluating daily programming using the curriculum and approach approved by the agency to promote children's optimal emotional, cognitive and physical development. Encourage active learning to build self-esteem in an inclusive and respectful environment. Facilitate planned and spontaneous experiences.
• Observe children's strengths, areas of challenge, emerging skills and interests. Collaborate with the team to implement inclusive program plans.
• Record observation to support early identification of a child's individual needs
• Demonstrate positive adult/child interaction, use effective and appropriate communication with children, promote children's independence and problem-solving skills, build children's confidence, assist children with understanding and dealing with the consequences of their behaviour and model mutual respect and kindness
• Communicate sensitively and appropriately with parents/families. Provide meaningful feedback and information regarding their child's learning and development, emerging skills and interests and the purpose of activities
• Participate in classroom set-up including play areas.
• Work with the team to effectively manage children's medication schedule and allergies
• Drop off and or pick up children from buses outside Centre (if applicable/if required)
• Serve lunches and prepare snacks following applicable procedures, guidelines, protocols and best practices
• Maintain current up-to-date knowledge of children's allergies, including consulting posted allergy lists
• Serve food substitutions, consulting posted allergy lists, for children with allergies or dietary restrictions
• Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary kitchen in compliance with required public health and municipal standards.
• Assist in the washing of laundry

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a graduate of an Early Childhood Assistant program or equivalent with experience working with families and children, including children with special needs.
• Member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (if applicable)
• Working knowledge of ELECT, Play Based curriculum and program planning based on an inclusion model respectful of all children's abilities
• Good written and verbal communication skills and excellent listening skills
• Computer literacy required together with proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, Internet and email
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective work partnerships with parents/families, colleagues and service providers of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities
• Ability to communicate effectively in more than one language a definite asset
• Food Handlers Certificate
• WHMIS trained
• Knowledge of proper use of kitchen equipment
• Ability to do heavy lifting and bending
• Acceptable Vulnerable Police Record Check.
• Current Standard First Aid certification and appropriate medical and immunization record

SALARY: Teacher (Assistant) & Kitchen Assistant Salary Scale (starting at $25.44/hour - $46,308 - $47,263 per annum) with Competitive Benefits Package (health & dental) and paid time off entitlements (starting at 20 vacation days & 3 float days)

THIS POSITION IS WITHIN THE CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT.

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INTERNAL APPLICATION PERIOD FOR CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT:

November 21, 2025 – November 27, 2025

DATE POSTED: November 21, 2025

Macaulay Centres for Children values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion. We welcome qualified individuals who contribute to the diversity of our staff group.

Macaulay Centres for Children offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted by the agency regarding a career opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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