600 - ARMADALE CC/SA/EDP - Assistant Teacher, Markham

11 Coppard Ave, Markham, ON L3S 2J4, Canada

Job Description Position: Assistant Teacher (Contract Full Time)

Location: Armadale

Vacancy Type: Current

End Date: August 28, 2026

About Family Day Family Day Care Services is a non‑profit, charitable organization with a long and distinguished history of providing high‑quality early learning and child care services to children and families throughout Toronto, York and Peel Regions. We are a multi‑service organization with over 700 employees, providing a broad range of services including 29 child care centres, 49 before and after care programs, 204 licensed home child cares, 9 EarlyON programs, 2 homework plus programs, and special needs resourcing for children and their families living in the Greater Toronto Area.

Job Purpose The Assistant Teacher works in partnership with the E.C.E. Teacher(s) to provide and support an Early Learning and Development Program for children (0‑12 years), in a group setting in keeping with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), municipal guidelines and the policies and procedures of Family Day.

Job Duties

Support the implementation of the High/Scope® educational approach to curriculum and the Hanen Learning Language and Loving It™ Program

Assist E.C.E. in creating a program plan that reflects children’s interest and responds to diverse individual and cultural needs

Participate in short‑ and long‑term planning and evaluation activities

Assist the E.C.E. in the observation and assessment of children’s progress and behaviour to ensure program meets individual and group needs

Assist the E.C.E. in providing individual program plans for children with special needs

Demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and support to the family unit

Practice respectful communication with children, parents, colleagues, teachers, managers, students and volunteers

Support, comfort and encourage children who are experiencing difficulties and help them to understand and handle their feelings

Ensure that the activity areas are appropriately equipped and maintained

Work within the Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety standards

Guide and assist children in the development of independent eating, dressing and toileting habits

Perform other duties as required

Education and Experience

Previous experience with children in a child care centre or educational setting

Knowledge of best practices in the early learning and child‑care sector

Well‑developed skills in areas such as leadership, communication, organization, assessment, teamwork, confidentiality, commitment, accountability, initiative and creativity

Awareness of diversity and social inclusion

Medical requirements– including TB (two stages) 6 months current to hiring date

Police Vulnerable Sector Check 6 months current to hiring date

Standard First Aid and CPR, level C

Able to work Monday to Friday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Diversity and Inclusion Family Day fosters a positive inclusive workplace culture, with a workforce that is representative of the families and communities it serves. Committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, Family Day encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who may need accommodation to apply to join our team.

Application In accordance with Ontario’s hiring transparency requirements, no artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Family Day Care Services will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need to ensure your equal participation, please contact Human Resources at

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All applicants will be thoroughly screened using background checks and a review process.

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