Early Childhood Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs)

Job Title: Early Childhood Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs Program)

Duration: 8 weeks – 35 hours per week

Pay Rate: $19.50/hour

Positions Available: 5

Job locations: 

Avondale CED, 171 Avondale Avenue

Brookfield Place CED, 10 Front Street West

Eaton Centre CED, 14 Trinity Square

Midtown CED, 44 Lillian Street

Robertson House CED, 32 Heath Street West

A little about us

Hi, we’re Mothercraft, and we’re so excited to meet you!

For nearly a century, we’ve been a trailblazer in promoting healthy child development and supporting families in our community. We’re dedicated to excellence and constantly exploring innovative concepts and ideas related to child care and education.

Our approach is grounded in the latest research, which guides every aspect of our work. This includes everything from our high-quality child care and enrichment programs, to our specialized services for children and families with unique needs, and our comprehensive training programs for childcare providers and other professionals.

At Mothercraft, we celebrate diversity and strive to cultivate a warm and inclusive environment that welcomes everyone. Join us in our mission to help children thrive and families flourish!

A little about our Centres for Early Development

At Mothercraft, we are dedicated to providing exceptional child care and early learning experiences that promote healthy development for all families. Our five Centres for Early Development (CEDs) - located in Brookfield Place, Eaton Centre, Robertson House, Midtown, and Avondale - embody this commitment, offering enriching full-day programs for children aged 3 months to 6 years. With extended hours from 7:30am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday, our CEDs are designed to support busy families while providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can excel.

Job Summary

As our newest Early Childhood Assistant, you will play a crucial role in shaping the development of the young minds in our care. You will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn and grow. Sound exciting? Here’s a little more…

As an Early Childhood Assistant,, you will...

• Support and assist with implementing play-based learning opportunities to promote stimulation in all areas of development by using the ELECT framework
• Assist and support routines, transitions, room arrangement, and activities
• Support and promote good hygiene principles for children (i.e. supervise hand washing routine)

This position is partially funded by Employment and Social Development Canada and the incumbent must meet the following criteria:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
• Be Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have official refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant Provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

You will be set up for success if you have… 

• 1 year of experience working with families and children
• Completion of 1st year of a degree or diploma program in Early Childhood Education an asset
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
• Immunizations and health assessment in compliance with the Child Care and Early Years Act
• Standard First Aid & CPR C Certificate
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• French language skills is an asset

As the ideal candidate, you possess…

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A flexible and collaborative approach to teamwork
• Strong organization skills and are detail orientated.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. 

Why you'll love working at Mothercraft

Our people are at the heart of everything we do here at Mothercraft, and we take pride in fostering an inclusive space that inspires our team to love where they work! From rewarding career opportunities to a comprehensive benefits package and a defined benefit pension plan, we go above and beyond to prioritize your success and here’s how we do it… 

• Team: We're a team of passionate individuals who are committed to supporting healthy child development and making a positive impact on families and communities.
• Life-long Learning: We're life-long learners here at Mothercraft. Grow your skills and knowledge through our professional development opportunities which will help you stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in the field. 

Next steps

Apply today by submitting your resume by May 20, 2026. We appreciate your interest and thank all applicants for their submissions. However, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Think you’re the ideal candidate but you don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyways. We would love to review your application to see if you’re the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity. Not the role for you? Share this posting with your network.

Diversity and inclusion

Mothercraft is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations that we support. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Mothercraft strives to ensure that all recruiting processes are inclusive and barrier-free. If you require an accommodation, please advise the Human Resources Department in advance of attending an interview. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable and accessible.

Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.