Job Title: Early Childhood Assistant/Administrative Assistant

Status: Regular Full-Time

Position Level:Level 2

Hiring Range:$40275.55 - $46690.40 annually

Salary Range:$40275.55 - $54126.97 annually

Job location:EarlyON Child & Family Centre 32 Heath Street West Toronto

A little about us

Hi were Mothercraft and were so excited to meetyou!

Fornearly a century weve been a trailblazer in promoting healthy childdevelopment and supporting families in our community. Were dedicated toexcellence and constantly exploring innovative concepts and ideas related tochild care and education.

Ourapproach is grounded in the latest research which guides every aspect of ourwork. This includes everything from our high-quality child care and enrichmentprograms to our specialized services for children and families with uniqueneeds and our comprehensive training programs for childcare providers andother professionals.

AtMothercraft we celebrate diversity and strive to cultivate a warm andinclusive environment that welcomes everyone. Join us in our mission to helpchildren thrive and families flourish!

A little about our EarlyON Child and Family Centre

The Mothercraft EarlyON Child and Family Centre provides opportunities for children from birth to 6 years of age to participate in play and inquiry-based programs and supports parents and caregivers in their roles. It offers safe and welcoming environments open to all families. Families and caregivers will be able to find support advice make personal connections and access a network of resources.

Job summary

As our newest Early Childhood Assistant/Administrative Assistant you will play a crucial role in shaping the minds of young children and delivering early learning and family support programs to families and young children. You will be responsible for creating a safe nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn and grow and assisting the program with administrative support.

Your passion for early childhood education and ability to connect with both children and parents on their level will be instrumental in fostering a positive and engaging atmosphere. Youll work alongside a team of dedicated educators collaborating to provide the highest quality care and education for our children. Sound exciting Heres a little more...

As an Early Childhood Assistant/Administrative Assistantyou will

• Report to the Manager EarlyON Child and Family Centre and provide inclusive early learning and family support programs that engage families and young children
• Support and assist with implementing play-based learning opportunities to promote stimulation in all areas of development by using the ELECT framework
• Collaborate with families and professionals to support each childs needs
• Welcome and greet visitors caregivers and staff at reception and answer and respond to phone call and emails about Mothercrafts programs
• Support with administrative duties including maintaining files organizing mail and deliveries printing documents supporting MailChimp email campaigns and preparing program flyers
• Support caregivers with KeyON registration and collect and manage data for the program including providing reports and entering data in Excel
• Support program room set-up and sanitizing and end-of-session cleaning and ensure physical environment meets Ministry City and Public Health standards

Regular evening (Wednesday) and weekend (Saturday) work and travel program locations in Toronto is required.

You will be set up for success if youhave

• Completion of a Community College Certificate/Diploma Early Childhood Assistant Diploma an asset
• 1 to 2 years of office experience plus at least 1 year of experience working with children aged 0-6 years years preferred
• Knowledge of administrative procedures filing record keeping and basic office management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word Excel Teams Outlook)
• Standard First Aid & CPR certificate
• Satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check
• Immunizations and health assessment in compliance with the Child Care and Early Years Act

Asthe ideal candidate you possess

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills and attention to detail and capability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting
• A flexible and collaborative approach to teamwork
• A commitment to delivering exceptional care for children
• Capacity to work with children of all ages in a child-focused manner

Why youll love workingat Mothercraft

Our people are at the heart of everything we do here atMothercraft and we take pride in fostering an inclusive space that inspiresour team to love where they work! From rewarding career opportunities to acomprehensive benefits package and a defined benefit pension plan we go aboveand beyond to prioritize your success and heres how we do it

• Team: Were a team of passionate individuals who are committed to supporting healthy child development and making a positive impact on families and communities.
• Benefits:Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes extended health dental life insurance and long-term disability coverage ensuring that you and your family are well taken care of.
• Pension:Take advantage of our defined benefit pension plan which provides financial security and stability for your future.
• Time Off: Enjoy paid time off including vacation starting at 3 weeks 12 sick days and 3 floater days a year allowing you to take the time you need to recharge and relax.
• Financial Wellness:Participate in our financial wellness program through Enriched Academy which provides resources and tools to help you achieve your financial goals and improve your financial well-being.
• Life-long Learning: Were life-long learners here at Mothercraft. Grow your skills and knowledge through our professional development opportunities which will help you stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in the field.

Next steps

Apply today by submitting your resume by November 3 2025. We appreciate your interest and thankall applicants for their submissions. However please note that onlyshortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Diversity and inclusion

Mothercraft is committed to a workforce that isreflective of the diverse populations that we support. We welcome applicationsfrom qualified individuals from all accordance with theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Mothercraft strivesto ensure that all recruiting processes are inclusive and barrier-free. If yourequire an accommodation please advise the Human Resources Department inadvance of attending an interview. We are committed to a selection process andwork environment that is inclusive equitable and accessible.

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