Job Number:

J0825-0929

Job Title:

Early Childhood Assistant – Regular Part-time (2 vacancies)

Job Type:

Permanent PT Support (Regular)

Location:

Greater Toronto Area

Pay Range:

$23.78 - $30.80/Hour

Pay Band:

PT Support 4

Hours/Week:

Up to 24 hours

Shift Schedule:

Varying shifts

Date Posted:

August 26, 2025

Closing Date:

September 2, 2025

(This position is initially open to regular part-time, bargaining unit employees of the college)

Centennial College recognizes and affirms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Indigenous ways of knowing as central to the vibrancy and uniqueness of its learning and working academic mission. We strongly encourage applications from members of Indigenous communities and all equity-deserving groups including Women, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities.

We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.

Position Summary
Under the direction of the Supervisor/Manager and the ECE staff, the incumbent assists in the duties pertaining to the care and wellbeing of the children enrolled in the Early Childhood Laboratory Centre. The incumbent develops and maintains a professional relationship with families demonstrating genuine appreciation and respect for diverse family systems and practices.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the ongoing supervision of playroom, playground, group and routine activities and the implementation of posted daily activities (indoor and outdoor)

• Building and maintaining responsive relationships with individual and groups of children in care

• Ensuring overall health and safety of children enrolled in the program by maintaining a sanitary and safe environment as well as identifying children who are unwell.

• Arranging children’s play space to reflect the philosophty of the curriculum

• Assisting with the daily preparation of the playground and playroom, and cleaning/organizing of equipment and other areas of the centre as needed

• Collaborating with other ECE staff in the developmental assessment of individual children based on observations

• Maintaining effective communication with parents and student teachers by sharing daily information regarding children’s activities, program and special events

Qualifications/Experience

• Completion of a high-school diploma or equivalent experience

• A minimum of 6 months experience working in a licensed child care centre

• Successful candidates are required to submit a current and clear Police Check with Vulnerable Sector screening and medical documentation as required by the Child Care and Early Years Acts

• Current Infant & Children’s First Aid with CPR

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

• Experience, knowledge and understanding of working effectively in a diverse environment

• Proven ability to assist in creating a warm and stimulating environment to enhance each child’s growth and development

• Effective cross-cultural and interpersonal communication skills

• Must be flexible, cooperative and able to work effectively in a team environment

Apply online: www.centennialcollege.ca/careers

When applying, your cover letter and résumé must include examples that reflect all of the requested skills and qualifications and must be submitted online by September 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST. Please quote Job ID J0825-0929. Misrepresentation of applicant information will be grounds for your exclusion from the competition or for dismissal should you subsequently be hired for the position. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).