Assistant Supervisor, Early Learning Centre

Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy. Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs. At the Child Development Institute (CDI), we are passionate about helping our communities' most vulnerable members and their caregivers. It motivates each of us to face what can be difficult situations while continuously finding the purest joy in play, in silence, in advice, and in the unbelievable strength and resilience of our young clients. Joining us now is a rewarding opportunity to be part of an organization that is built on a legacy of more than 100 years of helping children and families.

Who we need

We are seeking a Assistant Supervisor to join our Early Learning Centre (ELC) team and support the operations of our exceptional care and education programs for young children. You will support the Director in the day-to-day operation and administration of the ELC, nurturing a joyful, safe learning environment for children, guiding the work of staff, and ensuring compliance with all regulations and legislated standards. Our centre provides care for children up to age 4.

This existing vacancy supports both our Wellesley and Crosstown Early Learning Centers, with an alternating weekly schedule of three days at one site and two at the other. Initially, you will work onsite at Wellesley. As Parkdale becomes operational late 2026/early 2027, this role will evolve into a split-site position, with responsibilities shared across both locations.

Who you are

You may be a Coordinator at a Child Care Centre looking for the stability and rewards of a well-established organization, or, you may be an ECE lead looking to move up to a Coordinator level. Either way you have hands-on experience working in a licensed childcare centre and a strong understanding of the standards, regulations, and accountability required to operate in that environment. You have direct experience with the City of Toronto's Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI) framework and have contributed to maintaining strong quality and compliance outcomes.

What's in it for you Rewards.

Joining CDI is a chance to be part of a genuinely wonderful experience providing access to subsidized child care for your community members. As part of our team, you will have highly competitive compensation, full benefits, three weeks of vacation, and professional development funding. You will be part of an organization prioritizing self-care.

Access to operations and resourcing support.

As part of an organization that has been providing child care for over 100 years, you will be among experts who want to share their knowledge and are deeply invested in the success of your Centre. You will gain exposure to the administrative operations of a child care centre as well as the cross-functional mental health teams at CDI. You will share opening and closing shifts with the Director and have backup support when additional classroom staff are needed.

Career development.

You will be part of a highly supportive organization that strives to promote from within and nurtures a continuous learning environment. This is a rewarding opportunity on multiple levels with opportunities to collaborate with our clinical resources, gain support from our Associate Director, and Director of Early Years and Child Care Services, and further expand your leadership and management skills. You will have a number of exciting paths to follow as you build your career here.

As our new Assistant Supervisor, Early Learning Centre in Toronto, you will:

• Support the Director, ELC. You will provide support to the Director across their areas of responsibility ranging from staff recruitment and training; co-op student supervision; short-period coverage; implementing changes in policy and ensuring compliance; and overseeing the centre.
• Lead AQI performance and quality standards. You will own the Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI) process across the centres, conducting weekly in-room audits, reviewing scores, and ensuring standards are consistently met—not just during assessment periods. You will coach and support educators, address gaps in real time, and embed AQI expectations into daily practice to maintain strong, publicly reported scores.
• Ensure compliance. You will ensure adherence to all regulations and legislated standards, including Ministry of Education Licensing standards, Toronto Children's Services Assessment for Quality Improvement, Toronto Public Health guidelines, and College of Early Childhood Educators Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
• Support change management initiatives. You will help implement evolving program expectations, including land-based and outdoor learning