Working at Villa CharitiesJoin our team.About usVilla Charities encourages and rewards innovation, dedication, hard work, and achievement. We believe that each employee contributes directly to the growth and success of our organization. Over the years, Villa Charities has established policies, programs and best practices that contribute to its success.The work culture at Villa Charities evolves around our Mission, Vision, and Values. Villa Charities strives to always act with high ethical standards. We believe that compliance with our Business Code of Conduct by management and staff will help the organization to continue to be recognized for its high ethical standards.Passion to serve a diverse community with respect, integrity, transparency, collaboration, and excellence drives our team to enrich the everyday lives of the members of the community.The foundation of the Italian culture enables Villa Charities' staff to treat each other and our community with empathy, passion, conviviality, and professionalism. Each employee and volunteer have the opportunity to make an impact on this community. If they are motivated to serve the community, there is room for all levels of growth, and Villa Charities is committed to fostering that growth.Great Place to WorkWe are very proud that Villa Charities has been recertified as a Great Place to Work for 2026, after a thorough, independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work Institute Canada. This certification is based on direct feedback from employees, provided as part of an extensive and anonymous survey about their workplace experience. Being certified celebrates our commitment to creating an inclusive, positive and engaging workplace for our amazing group of employees. Every day, our team works hard to deliver our mission of enriching lives through experiences and services that honour Italian culture and heritage.Best WorkplacesVilla Charities is proud to announce that our organization has been named one of the 2026 Best Workplaces for Government and Social Services. Villa Charities received this honour after a thorough and independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work. The list is based on direct feedback from employees of the hundreds of organizations that were surveyed by Great Place to Work. To be eligible, organizations must be Great Place to Work-Certified and have exceptionally high scores from employees on the Trust Index survey. We were previously recognized in 2024 as one of the Best Workplaces for Giving Back. We are grateful to our exceptional leadership and staff, whose ongoing commitment helps make our organization a great workplace and reflects the pride they take in serving our diverse community.View the Official List of 2026 Best Workplaces in Government and Social Services.Villa Charities Endorsed in The Career DirectoryVilla Charities Inc. has been selected for The Career Directory (2026 edition), the guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates. Our organization is recognized as a great place for young graduates to start their career and we are featured in The Career Directory publication that is distributed to Canadian Universities and Colleges. Published annually since 1992,



The Career Directory is Canada's longest-running employment guide for new graduates.Current OpportunitiesEarly Childhood Educator (ECE)Villa Charities Inc. (VCI) is a registered charity and non-profit organization that enriches lives through experiences and services that honour Italian culture and heritage. For more than 50 years across the GTA, Villa Charities has provided cultural and educational programs and supported culturally sensitive long-term care and independent living apartments for seniors. VCI fulfills their mandate through a broad range of activities, services and facilities, both directly and in conjunction with its affiliates and independent organizations. Affiliates include Columbus Centre and Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery; Villa Colombo Homes forthe Aged Inc. in Toronto; Villa Colombo Seniors Centre (Vaughan) Inc. Di Poce Centre; and Italian Canadian Benevolent Seniors Apartments Corporation/Casa Abruzzo Benevolent Corporation with apartments for independent seniors (Caboto Terrace, Casa Del Zotto and Casa Abruzzo). Each of these organizations is an integral part of the Villa Charities family with separate legal status and its own governance Board. For more information visit villacharities.Com.Villa Charities Inc. is currently recruiting for energetic, motivated Early Childhood Educator (ECE) and/or Early Childcare Assistant (ECA) to teach a variety of educational subjects and developmental skills to children, from toddlers to preschool. The ECE will have excellent communication skills when discussing students' problems and progress with parents, to ensure constant communication about the children's development.Job SummaryThe incumbent in this position is required to provide quality supervision and guidance of daily activities for toddlers and school-age children.Split shift: In this position, you will be required to work a split shift (Pre-School and after-school hours) during the days the children are in school (5.5 hours per day). On days children are not in school (noninstitutional days), you will be required to work an entire day shift. This position is for the after-school programs we run at various school locations.Floater: This position is full-time (7.5 Hours a day), and you are expected to work between various classrooms/ locations as required to cover the vacation of other staff. This position may have to work one of the locations per the schedule provided.What We OfferCompetitive salaryComprehensive benefits packageFree gym/health club membershipGRRSP contributionNew Employee Mentorship programEmployee Group DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramWellness ProgramsTuition/ professional membership reimbursementEmployee referral programMajor ResponsibilitiesCommunicate effectively with colleagues,



parents and children and the ability to work with a teamPlan and develop child care programs in accordance with provincial standard of Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT)Provide supervision and guidance of daily activities, and special activitiesProvide opportunity for creative expression through the mediums of art, dramatic play and musicAssess the developmental level of childrenEstablish guidelines for behaviourConduct and monitor activity programs designed for young childrenPrepare craft materials and assist children to use themPrepare and serve snacksArrange transition periods such as transitioning from room to room, hand washing, lunch etcObserve children and report on observations to supervisorDiscuss progress and problems of children at staff meetingsAssist in maintaining records of childrenTakes inventory, organizes and replenishes suppliesAssist in housekeeping duties i.E. sanitizing tables, toys, furnitureQualifications RequiredEarly Childhood Education Assistant Diploma an assetKnowledge of subsidy and Quality Assessment (AQI) with the City of TorontoKnowledge of Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT)Knowledge of licensing regulationsSelf manages ongoing professional developmentExperience working with toddler/preschool childrenDemonstrates ability to maintain an effective work relationship with families, colleagues and service providersEffective interpersonal, communication and leadership skillsFluent in English, both oral and writtenCurrent CPR/First Aid certificateCurrent Criminal Reference Check Report (Vulnerable Sector)Current Immunization RecordsLocationsYou may need to work in one of the following centers on a daily basis.St Raphael Catholic School, 3 Gade Dr, North York, ON M3M 2K2 (Split Shift1 ECE+1ECA)Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School, 125 Glenmount Ave, North York, ON M6B 3C2 (Split Shift 2 ECE + 2ECA)SalaryECE – $25-27 per hourECA $20-24 per hourInternal Supply $18:50 -20 per hourGENERAL RECRUITMENT STATEMENTVilla Charities Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recruit and hire without discrimination and are committed to fair and accessible recruitment practices.Accommodation is available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with applicable legislation.Villa Charities Inc. does not use artificial intelligence in its recruitment process.This posting is for an existing vacancy.Villa Colombo Homes for the Aged Inc. (Villa Colombo Toronto)Dietary Aide (Part time, casual)Registered Nurses (Part-Time, Temporary and Permanent)Registered Practical Nurse (Part-time, Casual)Personal Support Worker (Part-Time, Casual – Day, Evening & Night Shifts)Benefits And PerksWork is such a large part of a person's life, and at Villa Charities, we invest in our employees' overall job satisfaction by providing growth opportunities, competitive salaries, access to on-site athletic facilities and wellness programs, and much more.See our list of Benefits and Perks.Employee ReviewsOur staff is comprised of a diverse group of dedicated and talented people. Read what they have to say about working for Villa Charities and our affiliates.Didn't find the right opportunity?Don't worry, we'll keep you in mind for future openings. If you're ready to inspire people to explore the Italian in all of us, send your resume to [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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