About Cityplace Daycare:

Cityplace Daycare is a brand-new daycare on Toronto’s waterfront at 350 Queens Quay West. Our programs will include toddler and preschool rooms and before- and after-school care. We’re looking for an Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) to join our opening team and help create a welcoming, inclusive environment for children and families. Our programs will include two 15-child toddler rooms, two 28-child preschool rooms, and before- and after-care programming.

Who you are:

You enjoy working with children and notice when they need help, reassurance or a different way to join in. You’re dependable, attentive and willing to learn. You take direction well, share observations with colleagues and ask for support when you need it. You’re comfortable helping with daily care routines and contributing to a calm, respectful environment.

Position: Offering both FT and PT opportunities, please specify interest when applying.

Work arrangement: On-site

Reports to: Child Care Supervisor

Anticipated start date: December 1, 2026, subject to licensing and opening readiness

Position: Permanent, full-time, salaried

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Benefits: Health perks and two weeks of paid vacation

Position: Permanent, part-time, hourly

Hours: Various hours, please indicate availability

Vacation: 4% paid out vacation

As an ECA you will:

- Assist Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) with play-based experiences, prepare materials and support indoor and outdoor learning in line with the daycare’s program statement and How Does Learning Happen? pedagogy.
- Share observations of children’s interests, participation and well-being, and complete assigned learning and care documentation.
- Help children participate fully and carry out agreed individualized supports and accommodations within your training and assigned responsibilities.
- Maintain active supervision, accurate attendance, head counts and safe transitions, following ratio, group-size,



safe arrival and dismissal procedures.
- Support meals, washroom, dressing, rest and outdoor routines with calm, respectful interactions and positive guidance.
- Follow health, safety, cleaning and medical procedures, respond to incidents and complete accurate records. Administer medication only when trained, authorized and assigned.
- Share daily-care updates with families, protect confidentiality and refer developmental, program or policy questions to the RECE or Supervisor.
- Work with the program team, participate in required training and seek assistance when a task exceeds your training or assigned responsibilities.
- Fulfil your duty to report child-protection concerns directly to a Children’s Aid Society without delaying or delegating the report.

You are qualified if you have:

- An Early Childhood Assistant or Early Childhood Education certificate, diploma or degree.
- Relevant experience working with children is an asset.
- Understanding of children’s development and the ability to support inclusive, responsive and play-based care.
- Ability to learn and follow the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA), its regulations, How Does Learning Happen?, and applicable daycare and public health procedures.
- Ability to assist with program activities and daily care, follow individualized support plans and maintain accurate assigned records.
- Clear communication, observation and teamwork skills, with sound judgement, discretion and the ability to follow direction and seek assistance when needed.

Working conditions:





Shifts take place within daycare and before- and after-school operating hours and may include opening or closing duties, as assigned. This is an active indoor role involving sustained attention, frequent movement, bending and reaching, work at children’s level, personal care and safely lifting or supporting children and materials as needed. Accommodation is provided in accordance with applicable law.

Conditions of employment

Employment is conditional on a satisfactory vulnerable sector check; valid Standard First Aid certification, including infant and child CPR, from a training provider recognized by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB); verification of applicable credentials; and required health assessment and immunization documentation, including any applicable exemption. You must maintain required certifications and meet ongoing screening requirements throughout employment.

Inclusion & Accessibility

Cityplace Daycare is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the children, families and community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, lived experiences and abilities, including candidates from communities that have historically been underrepresented or faced barriers to employment.

We are committed to an accessible and equitable recruitment process. Accommodation is available at every stage of recruitment and selection, including interviews and assessments. If you require accommodation, let us know what you need and we will work with you to provide appropriate support. Accommodation requests will be handled respectfully and confidentially.

Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour

Application question(s)

- What is your availability: Part-time, full-time or both?

Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- Standard First Aid including infant and child CPR (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) – New Daycare Opening (Toronto)
🏢 Cityplace Daycare
📍 Toronto