• Follows age-appropriate daily routines for the children in accordance with the philosophy of the program;
• Works as part of a team with program staff and volunteers to provide an integrated program that enhances the social emotional physical and cognitive development of children;
• Implements a program geared to the needs of the children with concerns for their interests special needs strengths and pace of learning;
• Works with the children in a group while maintaining sensitivity to each childs individual needs;
• Ensures that the Health and Safety Guidelines are followed in accordance with the policies and procedures of the funders and YWCA Toronto;
• Ensures appropriate notification of child abuse as required by the Child and Family Services Act in accordance with YWCA Toronto policies and procedures;
• Records a daily log and submits weekly statistical records as required.

QUALIFICATION

• An Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate or recognized equivalent required; high school completion required (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
• Early Childhood Education diploma an asset;
• 1-3 years experience working with children 0-4 years of age;
• Personable Reliable flexible and adaptable;
• Experience with children with special needs is an asset;
• Experience with diverse families and children;
• Knowledge of child development theory and practice;
• Willingness to work with a team and independently;
• Passionate Caring and supportive;
• Computer skills an asset;
• Standard First Aid and Infant Child CPR (Level C);
• Second language an asset;
• Willing to work flexible hours within the hours of 7a.m. to 6 p.m. day Monday to Friday.

YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the citys largest multi-service womens organization we help women and gender diverse people escape violence move out of poverty and access safe affordable housing.

We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.

Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Torontos COVID-19 Vaccination Policy all YWCA Toronto employees students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate before hiring.

YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender-diverse people of all races ethnic origins religions abilities and sexual orientations.

YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process upon request to applicants with disabilities. If contacted please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

YWCA Toronto may use AI-supported tools to assist with parts of the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people and guided by our commitment to equity and fairness.

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.