Early Childhood Educator

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

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 :  75

Passcode: V9

Nx34WC

Monday, January 19th, 2026

Meeting :  85

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

Job Summary:

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…