Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-union contract

Work Hours: 35 hours per week (Flexible hours within the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday; occasional evening work required)

Salary: $27.67 per hour (L4)

Location: 66 Bergamot Avenue, Toronto, ON, M9W 1V9

Contract period: January 5, 2026 to August 17, 2026

External Application Deadline: Friday, December 12, 2025

 JOIN OUR TEAM

YWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

Registered Early Childhood Educators are responsible to plan and implement age-appropriate programs to enhance children’s overall development in accordance with YWCA Bergamot Early Learning Centre (ELC) program statement and philosophy, the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), using Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT), and following How Does Learning Happen (HDLH).

ABOUT BERGAMOT EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

YWCA Bergamot is a 68-unit apartment building with an Early Learning Centre in North Etobicoke for single women, gender-diverse people, women-led and gender-diverse people led families in need of permanent, affordable, supportive housing. The Bergamot ELC is a Centre of excellence for early childhood development and licensed for 62 children ages 0 to 4. YWCA Bergamot demonstrates YWCA Toronto’s commitment to creating quality, affordable housing in which women, gender-diverse people and their children realize their dreams and move forward in their lives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•        Along with their colleagues and under the supervision of the Manager, plan and implement a program that includes activities and experiences for children 0-4 years of age with their primary focus on the children currently under their supervision;

•        Demonstrate and incorporates knowledge of Emergent Curriculum through HDLH and ELECT documents while observing, evaluating and reflecting on the learning environment;

•        Practices a variety of strategies to promote and support children’s well-being and safety in the learning environment including, but not limited to, nutrition, physical, mental and social- emotional well-being;

•        Engage in daily, open communication with children and families to foster positive relationships and collaborative partnerships, ensuring a holistic approach to care and education while cultivating a strong sense of community;

•        Work in partnership with the family and Resource Consultants to plan, document and implement goals and strategies to support development of individual support plans and attend meetings as required;

•        Plan and implement Parenting programs, workshops or information sessions that reflect the current children and families in our program;

•        Responsible for the constant supervision, health and safety and well-being of volunteers and students;

•        Record and updates all communication plans and daily health checks in the individual program daily written log and advises the Manager of any incidents and issues of concern in the program;

•        Maintain awareness of all medical action plans and is effective to recognize signs and symptoms while following all administrative procedures.

QUALIFICATION

•        An Early Childhood Education Diploma or recognized equivalent plus 3-5 years’ experience with children ages 0 to 4  (Cases for Equivalency will be considered and must have a Registered Early Childhood Educator Certificate);

•        Registered and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators;

•        Excellent interpersonal communication skills;

•        Valid Vulnerable Sector Search;

•        Valid and up-to-date Health Assessment;

•        Valid standard First Aid Certificate and Level C with Infant Child CPR;

•        Knowledge of current early childhood development, theory and practice;

•        Ability to work with all age groupings from 0 to 4;

•        Knowledge and ability to work from a Diversity, Equity and Inclusive lens;

•        Second language an asset;

•        Willing to work flexible hours within the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday;

•        Occasional evening work required.

Note: “Only candidates who are qualified to be registered by the College of Early Childhood Educators should apply.” 

Vaccination Policy: - In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s 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.

HOW TO APPLY

Please click or copy and paste the link in your browser to apply:

https://ywcatoronto.applytojob.com/apply/pvKf2Lf36O/Registered-Early-Childhood-Educator-Contract?source=Work+in+nonprofits

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is not within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are an internal candidate. For internal applicants, this position is not secondable.

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 is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.

Posting Date: December 1, 2025