Assistant Teacher

 

Put your training, experience and passion for quality Child
Care and Early Learning to work at Family Day

Position Available: Assistant Teacher, Contract Full Time, 40 hours/week, Straight Shift
Location: Collegeside CC
Start Date: January 16, 2026
End Date: June 30, 2026
 
About Family Day:
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.
 
There are many reasons to work with Family Day:
 
Family Day Offers:

Competitive compensation
Generous vacation, sick leave and medical appointments
Child Care discount
Discounted GoodLife memberships
Training & professional development funding
Potential for career growth
Employee referral bonus
A positive and diverse work environment

Job Purpose:
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.
 
Job Duties:

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

Education and Experience Required

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 areas such as leadership, communication, organization,  assessment, teamwork, confidentiality, commitment and 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

Diversity and Inclusion:
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.
Interested candidates should apply through our website: 
 
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 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
 
 

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