Position: Children’s Program Assistant, part time (one year contract)

Reports to: Program Manager

Department: Program – Healthy Start and Growing Together In Peel (GTIP)

Job Summary
The Children’s Program Assistant is responsible for assisting the staff to deliver programs and services to pregnant women, children (birth – 6) and their caregivers.

Duties and Responsibilities
Program Delivery

Healthy Start/GTIP – Assist staff with the set up and clean up of chairs, tables, children’s program activities, serving/clean up of food/food items

Work alongside staff by participating in programs, positively engaging with the children and families in attendance

Greet and interact with clients and families in a friendly and supportive manner

Work as part of a team with other staff members, students and volunteers

Ensure cultural sensitivity and client confidentiality are preserved at all times

Assist with centre/site cleaning, toy cleaning, tidying up routines and opening/closing routines

Plan and prepare age-appropriate activities for children based on their age and interests

Keep toys, children’s activity areas and materials clean, organized and ready for use

Use time when children are not at the site to plan activities, organize toys and prepare materials for upcoming programs

Welcome and engage with clients and families in a friendly and supportive manner





Share relevant program information and resources with families and connect them with appropriate staff when needed

Other Activities

Keep informed by reading agency emails, staff newsletters, agency notices as well as partner notices

Qualifications

Experience with children an asset

Emergency First Aid/CPR B or C

Well-developed interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

Self-motivated, takes initiative and works well within a team environment

Ability to work some flexible schedule

Additional language(s) an asset

Some light lifting required

Salary: $23.00 per hour

Available shifts (please refer to attached document): Please indicate your preferred shift(s) from the options listed as part of your application

We offer excellent training, salary, a Group Retirement Savings Plan, Health Spending benefit and a supportive, dynamic work environment.

Thank you for your interest in this position; only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. BridgeWay is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity, respects differences, and supports the full participation of all employees. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and, upon request, will make every effort to remove barriers and provide accommodations throughout the hiring process.

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Healthy Start_GTIP, Children's Program Assistant 2026 Aug.pdf

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📌 Children's Program Assist (Ontario)
🏢 BridgeWay Family Centre
📍 Ontario