Relief Childcare Worker

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada YWCA Toronto Full time $52,080 - $65,520 per year
Relief Childcare Worker (4 positions available)
Employment Type: Relief
Work Hours: Varied as needed (Flexible hours between 7:00am-6:00pm, Monday to Friday)
Hourly rate: $25.10 per hour (L2)
Location: 66 Bergamot Avenue, Toronto, ON, M9W 1V9
Application Deadline: Monday, November 17, 2025

JOIN OUR TEAM
YWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

The Relief Childcare Worker is responsible for assisting in the implementation of the Child Care Program in accordance with the goals of the department and the overall Association.

ABOUT BERGAMOT EARLY LEARNING CENTRE
YWCA Bergamot is a 68-unit apartment building with an Early Learning Centre in North Etobicoke for single women, gender-diverse people, women-led and gender-diverse people led families in need of permanent, affordable, supportive housing. The Bergamot ELC is a Centre of excellence for early childhood development and licensed for 62 children ages 0 to 4. YWCA Bergamot demonstrates YWCA Toronto's commitment to creating quality, affordable housing in which women, gender-diverse people and their children realize their dreams and move forward in their lives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Follows age-appropriate daily routines for the children in accordance with the philosophy of the program;
  • Works as part of a team with program staff and volunteers to provide an integrated program that enhances the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of children;
  • Implements a program geared to the needs of the children with concerns for their interests, special needs, strengths and pace of learning;
  • Works with the children in a group while maintaining sensitivity to each child's individual needs;
  • Ensures that the Health and Safety Guidelines are followed in accordance with the policies and procedures of the funders and YWCA Toronto;
  • Ensures appropriate notification of child abuse as required by the Child and Family Services Act in accordance with YWCA Toronto policies and procedures;
  • Records a daily log and submits weekly statistical records, as required.
QUALIFICATION
  • An Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate or recognized equivalent required; high school completion required (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
  • Early Childhood Education diploma an asset;
  • 1-3 years' experience working with children 0-4 years of age;
  • Personable, Reliable, flexible, and adaptable;
  • Experience with children with special needs is an asset;
  • Experience with diverse families and children;
  • Knowledge of child development, theory and practice;
  • Willingness to work with a team and independently;
  • Passionate, Caring and supportive;
  • Computer skills an asset;
  • Standard First Aid and Infant Child CPR (Level C);
  • Second language an asset;
  • Willing to work flexible hours within the hours of 7a.m. to 6 p.m. day Monday to Friday.
Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Toronto's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health. 

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is not within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are a YWCA Toronto Employee. For internal applicants, this position is not secondable.

YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations. 

YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.

Posting Date: November 5, 2025

 

YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the city's largest multi-service women's organization, we help women and gender diverse people escape violence, move out of poverty and access safe, affordable housing.

We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.

Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Toronto's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring.

YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.

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