Posting Date October 26, 2026

Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy. Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs. At the Child Development Institute (CDI), we are passionate about helping our communities’ most vulnerable members and their caregivers. It motivates each of us to face what can be difficult situations while continuously finding the purest joy in play, in silence, in advice, and in the unbelievable strength and resilience of our young clients. Joining us now is a rewarding chance to be part of an organization that is built on a legacy of more than 100 years of helping children and families.

This is a 25-hour weekly(5-hour per day), on-site, daytime position, working M-F, shifts may vary from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Shift and room assignments are assigned according to Centre needs and subject to change as necessary. Must be willing to work with all age groups and be flexible to accommodate operational needs, such as supporting lunch service, cleaning tables, setting up cots for nap time, assisting with wake up routine, relieving and covering breaks, and supporting the escorting of children up and down stairs where applicable.

Position duration: 18 months contract.

As our new Early Childhood Assistant, you will:

- Supervision of children in a safe and healthy environment.
- Update attendance throughout the day.
- Conduct consistent headcount during all indoors and outdoors transition of children.
- Assist the RECE in preparing and setting up program activities.




- Assist with brief observations notes on individual child/children behavior and responses to assist the RECE in tracking the children’s developmental needs.
- Extend a warm welcome to families at all times. Maintain positive and professional relationships with parents, families, peers and visitors to the childcare program.
- Assists in establishing the daily routines and schedules, provide guidance and consistency in following routines and schedule for the children.
- Ensures consistent behaviour guidance and management are being followed, which supports the ELC Behaviour Guidance Policy.
- Discuss and provide brief notes of your observations with team teacher which will be included in program plans activities and children’s learning experiences.
- Assists in the day-to-day functions of the classroom in accordance with the CCEYA, AQI and TPH.
- Ensure the room is organized at all times; toys and equipment, etc... Help older children to be responsible for cleanup, work with placement students to label and organize.
- Maintains records, copies of program plans, daily care information and other documentation as required by the ELC director and legislated standards.
- Assists with opening and closing of the Centre as long asRECE is on staff.
- Participates regularly in supervision as required by agency policy.




- Pursues professional development through training sessions and literature.
- Provides housekeeping duties as assigned by the ELC Director.
- Responsible for reporting any signs of child abuse to Children Aid Society.
- Inform ELC Director, in a timely manner and team members of children’s illnesses, injuries (with correct documentation) and absenteeism.
- Any other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

- Early Childhood Assistant certificate, equivalent experience, or currently enrolled in an ECE program
- Valid Standard First Aid Certificate

Skills, Attributes and Abilities

- Strong customer service capability; with experience in developing and maintaining positive relations with parents, families, peers and guests.
- Be a dedicated and flexible team playerable to interact with team members, and colleagues at all levels of the agency.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a respectful and aware manner with groups from diverse background and experiences and socio-economic status.
- May require flexible hours.

Mental Effort

- Listening and mental attentiveness in dealing with customer or public queries, and manager's requirements.
- Mental effort required in multi-tasking and handling interruptions that require constant refocusing.

Physical Effort

- Regular to frequent requirement, and as needed, to lift children (up to 45 lbs.), including bending, stooping, stretching, squatting, pushing and pulling, and sitting and walking, climbing stairs.
- Noise level can be moderate to loud.
- Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting and supporting students.

Working Conditions

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📌 Early Childhood Assistant (Toronto)
🏢 Child Development Institute
📍 Toronto