Early Childhood Educator

Early Childhood Educator - Early Learning Development

Category Academic and Education

Req Number ACA-26-00007

Open Date 11/6/2026

Number of Openings 1

Department Early Learning and Development

Work type Temporary Part-time

Salary band Band D ($32.62 - $40.78/hr)

FTE 0.66

Posting Close Date 11/20/2026

Description

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s hospital for children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences. Serving more than 9,000 families annually through inpatient and outpatient programs and services, our teams are helping to shape the future of pediatric disability care.

As a top 40 Canadian research hospital and academic hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Holland Bloorview integrates care, teaching, research and scholarship to advance practice and improve the lives of children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences. All clinical staff are expected to contribute to the academic agenda through one or more of the following activities: supervising students, teaching, academic service, scholarship and/or research.

Holland Bloorview has achieved 100 per cent in four successive surveys by Accreditation Canada, an unprecedented achievement in safety. We are also proud to be recognized among Greater Toronto’s Top Employers, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.

Here, you will find an inspiring, inclusive, innovative and collaborative work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and programs that support ongoing learning, professional growth and well-being, so you can do meaningful work while continuing to grow your career. To learn more about the advantages of a career at Holland Bloorview, click here .

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SUMMARY

The Early Learning and Development department is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to work at its Play and Learn Site nursery school located in central Toronto. The nursery school serves children 18 months to 4 years and their families. Children may have disabilities that include physical, developmental, communication and/or autism.

Teaching role available is Part time, 5 mornings a week for a total of 23 hours per week.

Our philosophy:

• All children benefit from an early learning environment that supports each child’s abilities and respects the importance of family
• We lead and guide all children through natural play-based activities to achieve their personal best

This role requires an educator with strong knowledge of child development theory and current practices in curriculum development that will enable them to develop, plan and implement group and individual programming.

This role provides opportunities to develop and use a wide range of skills and to work as a valued member of an interprofessional team including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, resource consultant and music.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a developmentally appropriate play-based classroom that is safe for all children to explore
• Demonstrate ability to multitask and adapt accordingly to support the changing dynamics/needs of the classroom
• Use formal and informal assessment tools and keen observation skills to determine children’s strengths and next steps in development
• Collaborate with therapists, other Early Childhood Educators (ECE’s) and families to formulate individualized child-centered goals with focused, targeted and measurable outcomes
• Demonstrate knowledge through the implementation of behaviour guidance practices with children
• Communicate in a timely and effective manner to the site facilitator to identify safety or other concerns or needs
• Demonstrate a creative approach to problem solving and decision making
• Contribute to the organization’s academic mission through post‑secondary student supervision
• Mentor and evaluate secondary student co‑op placements and/or volunteers as assigned
• Embrace and exemplify Holland Bloorview’s philosophy regarding client and family‑centred care practices
• Other duties as assigned

Operations

• The nursery school programs are open from September to June annually. Closed to summer break (July, August), 2 weeks winter break (December),1 week March break (March) and Easter Monday

Quality and Safety

• Practice according to all Holland Bloorview, Ministry of Education, City of Toronto Children’s Services and Toronto Public Hea