About us

Viva Kids Academy is a Reggio Emilia-inspired early learning centre that educates and enriches the minds and lives of our young learners. We embrace the Reggio Emilia philosophy, whose guiding principles encourage self-expression and critical thinking to teach our kids the value of being self-motivated explorers, life-long learners.

Viva Kids is looking for energetic, friendly and reliable people to join our team. We are looking for educators to fill positions on a part-time or on-call basis. If you have experience with young children and enjoy working in a team environment, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:
- Provide a safe and nurturing workplace for children in your care
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and educational programs
- Supervise children during playtime, meals, and rest periods
- Maintain open and effective communication with parents or guardians
- Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children at all times
- Keep records of children's progress, routines, and any incidents that occur

Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with children in a caregiving role
- Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices
- Ability to engage and educate children through creative activities




- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and staff
- Ability to maintain a clean and organized classroom environment
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with children

-Must be available to work between the hours of 7:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m, Monday to Friday.
-Must have an understanding of Childcare policies and procedures.
-Demonstrate ability to form strong, trusting relationships quickly with children, parents and staff.
-Be comfortable working within a range of ages. Infant, Toddler and Preschool.
-Ability to learn and follow routines quickly and effectively.
-Knowledge of How Does Learning Happen?
-Must have Standard First Aid and CPR-Level C.
-Successful candidates will be required to submit a criminal reference check and medical documentation as required by the Child Care and Early Years Act.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on the needs of the childcare facility.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.60 per hour

Experience:

- Childcare: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Standard First Aid & CPR-C certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Childcare Assistant (ECA) (Toronto)
🏢 Viva Kids Academy
📍 Toronto