ST. SYLVESTER CCSAEDP Assistant Teacher

Put your training experience and passion for quality Child Care and Early Learning to work at Family DayPosition Available: Assistant Teacher Contract Full Time 40 hours/weekLocation: St Sylvester CCSalary: $40002.55Vacancy Type: ReplacementStart Date: September 1 2026End Date: August 31 2027About 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 are many reasons to work with Family Day:Family Day Offers: Competitive compensationGenerous vacation sick leave and medical appointmentsChild Care discountDiscounted GoodLife membershipsTraining & professional development fundingPotential for career growthEmployee referral bonusA positive and diverse work environmentJob Purpose:The Assistant Teacher works in partnership with the E.C.E. Teacher(s) toprovide and support an Early Learning and Development Program for children (0-12 years) in a group setting in keeping with theChild Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA)municipal guidelines and the policies and procedures of Family Duties:Support the implementation of the High/Scope educational approach to Curriculum and The Hanen Learning Language and Loving It ProgramAssist E.C.E. in creating a program plan that reflects childrens interest and responds to diverse individual and cultural needsParticipate in short and long term planning and evaluation activitiesAssist the E.C.E in the observation and assessment ofchildrens progress andbehavior to ensure program meets individual and group needsAssist the E.C.E in providing Individual program plans for children with specialneedsDemonstrate empathy sensitivity and support to the family unitPractice respectful communication with children parents colleagues teachersmanagers students and volunteersSupport comfort and encourage children who are experiencing difficulties and help them to understand and handle their feelingsEnsure that the activity areas are appropriately equipped and maintainedWorks within the Ontarios Occupational Health and Safety standardsGuide and assist children in the development of independent eating dressing and toileting habitsPerform other duties as requiredEducation and ExperienceRequiredPrevious experience with children in a child care centre or educational settingKnowledge of best practices in the early learning and childcare sectorWell-developed skills in areas such as leadership communication organization assessment teamwork confidentiality commitment and accountability initiative and creativityAwareness ofdiversityand social inclusionMedicalrequired including TB (two stages) 6 months current to hiring datePolice Vulnerable Sector Check 6 months current to hiring dateStandard First Aid and CPR level C Able to work Monday to Friday between 7 am-6 pmDiversity 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 accordance with Ontarios hiring transparency requirements no artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used to screen assess or select applicants for this candidates should apply through our website: document is available in alternate formats upon request. #HPFamily Day Care Services is committed to providing a safe environment for children. All applicants will be thoroughly screened using background checks and a review 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 individuals particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need to ensure your equalparticipation feel free to contact Human Resources at

Required Experience:

Junior IC