Teacher (Assistant) (Early Childhood Assistant) Temporary Part Time

START DATE: Immediately - December 31, 2026

REPORTS TO: Site S upervisor, Mountview Child Care Centre

Delivers high quality and developmentally appropriate programs for children to facilitate their physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth. Implements programs and activities that facilitate inclusion and integration of children with special needs. This position is currently based at Mountview Child Care Centre ( 569 Jane Street, Toronto, ON M6S 4A3 ).

Supervise children to protect their safety and personal well-being at all times while in care. Assist with planning, executing and evaluating daily programming using the curriculum and approach approved by the agency to promote children’s optimal emotional, cognitive and physical development.

Observe children’s strengths, areas of challenge, emerging skills and interests.

Record observation to support early identification of a child’s individual needs

Demonstrate positive adult/child interaction, use effective and appropriate communication with children, promote children’s independence and problem-solving skills, build children’s confidence, assist children with understanding and dealing with the consequences of their behaviour and model mutual respect and kindness

Provide meaningful feedback and information regarding their child’s learning and development, emerging skills and interests and the purpose of activities

Work with the team to effectively manage children’s medication schedule and allergies





Drop off and or pick up children from buses outside Centre (if applicable/if required)

Serve and clean up lunches, prepare snacks, maintain a clean, organized and sanitary kitchen, and perform housekeeping duties as assigned/as needed.

Must be a graduate of an Early Childhood Assistant program or equivalent with experience working with families and children, including children with special needs.

Member in valuable standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (if applicable)

Working knowledge of ELECT, Play Based curriculum and program planning based on an inclusion model respectful of all children’s abilities

Computer literacy required together with proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, Internet and email

Ability to communicate effectively in more than one language a definite asset

Current Standard First Aid certification and appropriate medical and immunization record.

Teacher Assistant Hourly Rate: Starting at $26.46/hour [$26.46 - $27.01]

THIS POSITION IS NOT WITHIN THE CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT.

INTERNAL APPLICATION PERIOD FOR CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT:

Macaulay Centres for Children values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion. We welcome qualified individuals who contribute to the diversity of our staff group.

Macaulay Centres for Children offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. Macaulay Centres for Children is committed to service and employment equity.

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