Early Childhood Assistant Windermere Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Child Care/Nanny

Position: Early Childhood Assistant (FT 3 Months Contract - Windermere)
Posting Date

September 30, 2026

Who we are

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 opportunity to be part of an organization that is built on a legacy of more than 100 years of helping children and families.

Position

Summary

Along with providing a safe and nurturing environment the ECA with the guidance of the RECE will assist in the implementation of the children’s program. The ECA should be aware of and understand the developmental requirements for the age group they are working with. The Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) Toronto Children’s Service
- Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI), Toronto Public Health (TPH) and ‘How Does Learning happen?’, Ontario pedagogy for the Early years. To work in a team teaching environment under the direction of ELC Director and the Registered Early Childhood Educator.

Who we need

The CDI, Early Learning Centre is seeking 1(one) knowledgeable and competent Early Childhood Assistant to join our WindermereELC Team for the 3months contract. Along with providing a safe and nurturing environment the incumbent with the guidance of the RECE will assist in the implementation of the children’s program for the age group they are working with. 35-hour weekly(7-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.

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…