Job Description

Job ID: 61043
Job Category: Community & Social Services
Division & Section: Children's Services, Toronto Early Learning & Child Care Svcs
Work Location: Various locations
Job Type & Duration: Part-Time, Indefinite
Hourly Rate: $36.35 - $39.69
Shift Information: On an as required basis, up to 70 hours bi-weekly
Affiliation: L79 Unit B PT
Number of Positions Open: 80
Posting Period: 12-01-2026 to 26-01-2026
Location Information: Various Toronto Early Learning & Child Care Centres citywide, primarily in west-central and downtown areas, with limited sites in the east end. Click on below link for information about Toronto Early Learning & Child Care Services (TELCCS) operates throughout the city

https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/children-parenting/children-programs-activities/licensed-child-care/toronto-early-learning-and-child-care-services/telccs-centre-locations/

Information on hours of work:

• Hours of work will be on an as required part-time basis only.
• Candidates are expected to have availability between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
• Hours of work will vary.
• Minimum 3-day availability is required with one of those days being either a Monday or Friday, however 5-day availability would be preferred for scheduling purposes.
• Some work may be scheduled in advance or may be call-in work on the day of the shift.
• There are no guaranteed minimum hours per pay period.

Pre-placement Requirements:

• All successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-placement medical assessment.
• As part of the ongoing conditions of the position, all successful candidates will be required to provide
  • • a current Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check
    • confirm registration in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
    • confirm valid First Aid certification with Infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Join Us!

If you are interested in learning more about the Early Childhood Educator 2 role, you can participate in a virtual teams webinar information session with Shannon Monaghan, Program Manager and Anna Forbes, Coordinator People Services on Thursday, January 15th at 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM & Monday, January 19th at 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

You will have the opportunity to ask questions related to the position, working with the City of Toronto’s Children’s Services division, as well as the City’s application process.

Please register to participate in one of the information sessions using the links provided below:

Thursday, January 15th, 2026

Meeting ID: 268 151 620 637 75
Passcode: V9Nx34WC

Monday, January 19th, 2026

Meeting ID: 291 350 896 140 85

Passcode: z5gg9Lm9

Your name and email are required for registration, but they will remain private during the session.

As an Early Childhood Educator, you will contribute to the planning and delivery of engaging, developmentally appropriate programs that support learning, well-being and daily needs of children. You will work with children in group settings and provide individualized support when needed, fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Major Responsibilities:

• Participates in the planning, and implementation of developmentally appropriate programs to enhance the children's cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act, and the Children's Services Division Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI). Incorporates learning experiences designed to meet the individual and group needs of the children. Accompanies children to destinations in the community and on field trips.
• Provides input for the evaluation of programs.
• Observes children's progress and behavior. Assesses individual and group needs. In partnership with Children's Services Special Services Resource staff, identifies extra support needs. Completes developmental profiles and progress charts.
• Participates with other staff to ensure the safety and well-being of the children.
• Responds appropriately to parent/designated family members/school staff enquiries regarding children's progress, behavior, and health. Promotes family involvement.
• Ensures children in care receive adequate nourishment and that any special dietary requirements are met.
• Diapers children and instructs and assists children in washing, dressing, toileting, and eating to support the capacity of self-help skills. Lifts, carries and lowers children and pushes children in a stroller when on outdoor walks.
• Conducts daily health check of children, records illness; and contacts parents re: illness; administers medications as authorized by physician and maintains records of all medications administered; administers first aid and records/reports as appropriate.
• Ensures toys and equipment used in activities are maintained in a safe, clean condition, and kept in a good state of repair. Sets up activity area and ensures physical environment is safe.
• Documents attendance of children, completes washroom charts and accident reports.
• Takes work direction from the Centre Supervisor and Early Childhood Educator 1, as necessary, and assigns tasks to Child Care Aides, as appropriate.
• Demonstrates proper procedures for Early Childhood Education students.
• Actively participates in staff meetings.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Must have and maintain current registration in good standing and/or must be able to obtain and maintain current registration in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
2. Experience in a licensed childcare work setting.

You must also have:

• Independently always ensure the safety and supervision of children.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others and follow established work instructions.
• Ability to lift/carry children is required (weighing up to 20 kgs).
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as part of a team in developing and delivering high quality programming to children in accordance with the Ministry of Education's Early Learning For Every Child Today: A framework for Ontario early childhood settings, How Does Learning Happen? Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years, the Child Care and Early Years Act, and the Children's Services Division Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI).
• Ability to support and implement change reflective of the City of Toronto's Action plan for Confronting Anti-Black Racism.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.
• Fundamental knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Child Care and Early Years Act, Child and Family Services Act and the ability to meet the specifications of these acts and any other related regulations that apply to this work.
• Must have a valid email address and phone number and able to communicate on a regular basis through email/phone.

NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:

City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process