Job Title: Child Care Support Staff (1:1 Support)

Organization: Centennial Infant and Child Centre (CICC)

Location: In-person at 1580 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON

Job Type: Part-Time

Work Hours: Candidates may apply for one shift or both.

- Morning shift: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and/or
- Afternoon shift: Monday to Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Compensation: $22.00 - $25.00/hour Start Date: As soon as possible

About Us

Centennial Infant and Child Centre (CICC) is a not-for-profit organization supporting children with developmental needs and their families. We provide inclusive early learning, therapeutic, and family-centred programs.

Overview:

Reporting to the Preschool Managing Supervisor, the Child Care Support Staff works closely with one or more children requiring additional support to participate successfully in the preschool program. The Child Care Support Staff collaborates with educators, therapists, and families to implement individualized strategies that promote each child's learning, participation, independence, and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

Child Support and Inclusion

- Provide direct support to one or more children with special needs to promote participation, engagement, and success within the preschool program.
- Implement individualized goals, strategies, accommodations, and therapeutic recommendations developed by educators and therapists.
- Support children's communication, social interaction, play skills, self-regulation, and independence throughout daily routines and activities.
- Adapt activities, materials, and the environment to support children's participation and engagement.
- Support children during transitions between activities, environments, seating systems, and adaptive equipment.

Personal Care and Safety

- Assist with personal care routines, including diapering, toileting, feeding and dressing.
- Follow all health, safety, medical, feeding, behaviour support, and mobility protocols.
- Monitor children's well-being and respond appropriately to their physical, emotional, and developmental needs.
- Support safe positioning, transfers, mobility, and the use of adaptive equipment as directed.

Collaboration and Communication

- Work collaboratively with educators, therapists, families, students, volunteers, and other members of the transdisciplinary team.
- Participate in the implementation of Individual Program Plans (IPPs) and therapeutic recommendations.




- Share observations regarding children's progress, participation, and support needs with educators and therapists.
- Follow the direction of educators, therapists, and supervisors while contributing to a positive team environment.

Classroom Environment

- Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, and inclusive learning workplace.
- Clean and disinfect toys, equipment, and materials in accordance with infection prevention and control practices.
- Support classroom routines, program activities, snack time, and group experiences as required.
- Assist with the setup, organization, and storage of materials, equipment, and supplies.

General Responsibilities

- Adhere to all CICC policies, procedures, and professional standards.
- Participate in meetings, training, and professional development as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support the effective operation of the preschool program.

Qualifications and Skills The ideal candidate will:

- Have a minimum of one (1) year of experience supporting children with special needs, developmental disabilities, complex medical needs, and/or behavioural support needs.
- Have experience working with preschool-aged children in a childcare, educational, therapeutic, or community-based setting; experience in an inclusive environment is considered an asset.
- Demonstrate the ability to implement individualized goals, strategies, and accommodations to support children's participation, engagement, and independence within a group setting.
- Demonstrate knowledge of inclusive practices, child development, and relationship-based approaches to supporting children with diverse learning, communication, sensory, physical, and social-emotional needs.
- Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as part of a transdisciplinary team and effectively follow direction from educators, therapists, and supervisors.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal, organizational, observational, and communication skills.
- Be a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)



in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (considered an asset).
- Be able to safely lift, transfer, position, and support children weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Be able to assist with mobility, seating, and adaptive equipment as required.
- Be able to sit on the floor, kneel, bend, stand, and actively participate in program activities throughout the shift.

Certifications & Clearances The successful candidate must possess, or be willing to obtain upon employment:

- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
- Valid Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification
- Up-to-date immunization record, including a negative TB test
- WHMIS training
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) training

This outlines the general nature and level of work expected. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Additional duties may be assigned to meet the operational needs of the Centre.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to [email protected] with "Child Care Support Staff (1:1 Support)" in the subject line.

Centennial Infant and Child Centre is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We foster a culture grounded in equity, diversity, and inclusion and encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our organization.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 30.0 per week

Application question(s)

- This position is at a child care centre for children with special needs. Do you have at least 1 year of experience working with children that have complex medical needs, developmental delays, and/or physical disabilities? (Yes/No)
- This position does not require you to be a registered ECE. If you are, please provide you CECE registration number. If not, please put N/A.
- When are you available to start? If you need to provide notice to a current position, please tell us how much notice you need to give.
- A Vulnerable Sector Check is mandatory for this position. Are you able to pass a Toronto Police Service Vulnerable Sector Check? (Yes/No)

Work Location: In person

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