CHILD CARE AIDE

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 and Wage Grade: $24.17- $26.48

Shift Information: On an as-required basis, up to 70 hours bi-weekly

Affiliation: L79 Unit B PT

Number of Positions Open: 50

Posting Period: 28-Feb-2025 to 14-Mar-2025

Location Information: Various Toronto Early Learning & Child Care Service Centres across the City

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.
• Hours of work will vary and may include split shifts (e.g. 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
• Minimum 3-day availability is required, with one of those days being either a Monday or Friday.
• 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.
• Successful candidates with full 5-day availability may be considered for Long Term Assignments at one location with a duration of at least 11 consecutive working days up to 3 months, with possibility of extension.
• Currently, there are openings for Long Term Assignments at the following locations:

• 1545 Albion Road
• 75 Augusta Square
• 84 Blake Street
• 20 Gordonridge Place
• 9 Neilson Road
• 34 Bathurst Street
• 10 Cole Street
• 1631 Queen Street
• 1125 Danforth Avenue
• 1900 Davenport Road
• 405 Driftwood Avenue
• 3395 Weston Road
• 29 St Dennis Drive
• 7 Berryman Street
• 3392 Kingston Road East
• 2233 Kipling Avenue
• 3947 Lawrence Avenue E
• 3197 Lakeshore Boulevard W
• 55 John Street
• 1296 Weston Road
• 1386 Victoria Park Avenue
• 40 Earnscliffe Road
• 40 Regent Street
• 644 Warden Avenue
• 3495 Lakeshore Boulevard West

Note: These work locations reflect what is known at the time of posting and can be subject to change.

Pre-placement Requirements:

• All successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-placement medical assessment, and to provide a current satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check.
• As per the Child Care and Early Years Act, all persons working directly with children in a licensed child care centre are required to have a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• If you have a diploma in early childhood education or equivalent, you are required under the Child Care and Early Years Act to be registered with the College of ECE.

Join Us!

If you are interested in learning more about the Child Care Aide role, you can participate in a virtual WebEx information session with Roberta Rosales-Obieta, Program Manager and Anna Forbes, Coordinator People Services on Wednesday March 5, 2025 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm or Thursday March 6, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. You will have the opportunity to ask questions related to the position, working for 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:

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

Major Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs), the Child Care Aide assists, supervises, and guides children throughout their day which is inclusive of the following: indoor and outdoor daily play time, individual and group care routines, mealtimes and feeding, cloakroom routines, diapering and washroom routines, rest times, etc.

• Assists with the set-up of play areas as planned by RECEs.
• Assists in set-up and clean-up of children’s activities and learning areas, including snacks and meals, etc.
• Assists in completion of forms, documenting children’s routines, accidents, etc.
• Assists in the supervision of the children during outdoor playground time, ensuring all areas are safe from hazards.
• Assists in escorting children to Public and Separate Schools and trips outside the Early Learning & Child Care Centre.
• Provide coverage to maintain legislated ratios at various times of the day.
• Monitors and supervises small groups of children.
• Interacts with children of various ages in a positive, nurturing and developmentally appropriate manner.
• Interacts with parents, colleagues, and visitors in a professional manner.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• Experience working with children in a group setting and caring for the individual needs of children up to 5 years of age in either a volunteer or employment capacity.

You must also have:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid standard first aid certification including infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) prior to the start of employment.
• Must have a valid email address and be able to communicate on a regular basis through email.
• Strong ability to work effectively as a team member and accurately follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to lift/carry children of various ages and weighing up to 20kgs.
• Ability to use computers, access and complete online training modules.
• Ability to support and implement change reflective of the City of Toronto's Action plan for Confronting Anti-Black Racism.
• Ability to support and implement change reflective of the City of Toronto's Commitment to Indigenous Communities and Reconciliation Action Plan.
• Ability to assist with and adhere to Health & Safety practices and protocols including sanitizing, disinfecting, etc.
• General knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Child Care and Early Years Act, Child and Family Services Act with the ability to apply such legislation in the workplace.
• General knowledge of Toronto Public Health Guidelines relating to child care environments.

Experience working specifically with children aged 0-4 years old would be considered an asset. Completion of an Early Childhood Assistant Certificate would be considered an asset.

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

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