BROOKSIDE CC​/SA​/EDP - Assistant Teacher

Put your training, experience and passion for quality Child

Care and Early Learning to work at Family Day

Position Available  :  Assistant Teacher, Contract Full Time, 40 hours/week, Straight Shift

Location :
Brookside CC/SA/EDP

Salary:  $40,002

Vacancy Type:  Current

Start Date :
October 1, 2026

End Date :
September 30, 2026

About Family Day:
Family Day Care Services is a non-profit, charitable organization with a long and distinguished history of providing high-quality early learning and child care services to children and families throughout Toronto, York and Peel Regions. We are a multi service organization with over 700 employees, providing a broad range of services including: 29 Child Care Centres, 49 Before and After Care programs, 204 Licensed Home Child Cares, 9 EarlyON programs, 2 Homework Plus programs, and Special Needs Resourcing for children and their families living in the Greater Toronto Area.

There are many reasons to work with Family Day:
Family Day Offers:

Competitive compensation

Generous vacation, sick leave and medical appointments

Child Care discount

Discounted Good Life memberships

Training & professional development funding

Potential for career growth

Employee referral bonus

A positive and diverse work environment

Job Purpose:

The Assistant Teacher works in partnership with the E.C.E. Teacher(s) toprovide and support an Early Learning and Development Program for children (0-12 years), in a group setting in keeping with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA),municipal guidelines and the policies and procedures of Family Day.

Job Duties:

Support the implementation of the High/Scope® educational approach to Curriculum and The Hanen Learning Language and Loving It™ Program

Assist E.C.E. in creating a program plan that reflects children’s interest and responds to diverse individual and cultural needs

Participate in short and long term planning and evaluation activities

Assist the E.C.E in the observation and assessment of children’s progress and behavior to ensure program meets individual and group needs

Assist the E.C.E in providing Individual program plans for children with special needs

Demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and support to the family unit

Practice respectful communication with children, parents, colleagues, teachers,managers, students and volunteers

Support, comfort and encourage children who are experiencing difficulties and help them to understand and handle their feelings

Ensure that the activity areas are appropriately equipped and maintained

Works within the Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety standards

Guide and assist children in the development of independent eating, dressing and toileting habits

Perform other duties as required

Education and Experience Required

Previous experience with children in a child care centre or educational setting

Knowledge of best practices in the early learning and childcare sector

Well-developed skills in areas such as leadership, communication, organization, assessment, teamwork, confidentiality, commitment and accountability, initiative and creativity

Awareness ofdiversityand social inclusion

Medical required – including TB (two stages) 6 months current to hiring date

Police Vulnerable Sector Check 6 months current to hiring date

Standard First Aid and CPR, level C

Able to work Monday to Friday between 7 am-6 pm

Diversity and Inclusion:
Family Day fosters a positive inclusive workplace culture, with a workforce that is representative of the families and communities it serves. Committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, Family Day encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who may need accommodation, to apply to join our team.

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