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CASUAL/SUPPLY EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSISTANT
Job Type: Full-time
Rate of Pay: $19.60/hr (including PWE)
Who We Are
The Jewish Community Centre (JCC) is more than just a workplace—it’s a vibrant hub of culture, connection, and community. As one of the largest engagement platforms in the Greater Toronto Area, we offer a diverse range of programs, including arts, fitness, education, daycare, summer camps, and more.
With a bold goal to triple our community engagement by 2026, we are on a transformative path to become the beating heart of Jewish life in the region. Join us in shaping the future of the JCC experience for 75,000+ people annually!
Are YOU our Casual Early Childhood Assistant?
The perfect candidate is an enthusiast educator who has a love of working with children and a passion for teaching. They are available during daycare opening hours. They have a positive can-do attitude and the ability to build relationships with colleagues, parents, and children.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for assisting children in their daily routines under supervision of RECE’s aimed at enhancing the children’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional development in accordance with the Child Care Early Year's Act (CCEYA), the ELECT framework and How Does Learning Happen and the Prosserman JCC Daycare & Preschool Program Statement which complements the Sheva Framework.
Assist in providing learning experiences designed to meet the individual needs of the children and therapeutic programs such as speech therapy, behavior guidance and physiotherapy etc.
Assist in providing a physically safe and emotionally supportive environment showing sensitivity to the individual needs of children in all aspects of development, including assisting with implementing recommendations from outside agencies that provide support to some children from time to time.
What you do well
You demonstrate an enthusiasm and love of working with children and a passion for teaching. You have excellent English language skills and outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to easily form relationships with parents, co-workers, and children.
Bonus Points
Knowledge and understanding of the ELECT framework and How Does Learning Happen an asset.
Knowledge of Jewish life, traditions, culture, and Israel and/or willingness to learn.
Hebrew proficiency an asset but not required.
Reports to: Director, Daycare and Preschool
To Apply:
We welcome all applicants. Accommodations during all phases of the hiring process will be made wherever possible. Please submit your resume to Nikki McDaniel, ECE Centre Coordinator at nikki@srcentre.ca and specify PJCC Casual/Supply ECA Application in the subject line, along with the position (full-time or specific term) you would like to apply for.
Successful candidates will be required to attain TB step-2 clearance, police vulnerable sector check, proof of immunization records, and Standard First Aid CPR-C certification prior to starting work.
We appreciate your application; however, we will only be contacting the candidates we wish to interview.
Don’t self-select out if you’re missing a bullet point or two of this job description from your resume. We are open to candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive team. If this job description energizes you, let’s talk. The JCC does not use AI for selection.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.60 per hour
Benefits:
Casual dress
On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
North York, ON M2R 1W6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
working with children: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Rate of Pay: $19.60/hr (including PWE)
Who We Are
The Jewish Community Centre (JCC) is more than just a workplace—it’s a vibrant hub of culture, connection, and community. As one of the largest engagement platforms in the Greater Toronto Area, we offer a diverse range of programs, including arts, fitness, education, daycare, summer camps, and more.
With a bold goal to triple our community engagement by 2026, we are on a transformative path to become the beating heart of Jewish life in the region. Join us in shaping the future of the JCC experience for 75,000+ people annually!
Are YOU our Casual Early Childhood Assistant?
The perfect candidate is an enthusiast educator who has a love of working with children and a passion for teaching. They are available during daycare opening hours. They have a positive can-do attitude and the ability to build relationships with colleagues, parents, and children.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for assisting children in their daily routines under supervision of RECE’s aimed at enhancing the children’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional development in accordance with the Child Care Early Year's Act (CCEYA), the ELECT framework and How Does Learning Happen and the Prosserman JCC Daycare & Preschool Program Statement which complements the Sheva Framework.
Assist in providing learning experiences designed to meet the individual needs of the children and therapeutic programs such as speech therapy, behavior guidance and physiotherapy etc.
Assist in providing a physically safe and emotionally supportive environment showing sensitivity to the individual needs of children in all aspects of development, including assisting with implementing recommendations from outside agencies that provide support to some children from time to time.
What you do well
You demonstrate an enthusiasm and love of working with children and a passion for teaching. You have excellent English language skills and outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to easily form relationships with parents, co-workers, and children.
Bonus Points
Knowledge and understanding of the ELECT framework and How Does Learning Happen an asset.
Knowledge of Jewish life, traditions, culture, and Israel and/or willingness to learn.
Hebrew proficiency an asset but not required.
Reports to: Director, Daycare and Preschool
To Apply:
We welcome all applicants. Accommodations during all phases of the hiring process will be made wherever possible. Please submit your resume to Nikki McDaniel, ECE Centre Coordinator at nikki@srcentre.ca and specify PJCC Casual/Supply ECA Application in the subject line, along with the position (full-time or specific term) you would like to apply for.
Successful candidates will be required to attain TB step-2 clearance, police vulnerable sector check, proof of immunization records, and Standard First Aid CPR-C certification prior to starting work.
We appreciate your application; however, we will only be contacting the candidates we wish to interview.
Don’t self-select out if you’re missing a bullet point or two of this job description from your resume. We are open to candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive team. If this job description energizes you, let’s talk. The JCC does not use AI for selection.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.60 per hour
Benefits:
Casual dress
On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
North York, ON M2R 1W6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
working with children: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
