Education & childcare jobs in Canada (3,701 jobs)

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Counted Nov 8, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 3,701
Employers: 1,741

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $21.56Across 1,492 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $64,439Across 35 listings
Average starting payCAD / month: $4,632Across 34 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 2%68 listings
On-site: 98%3,614 listings

Not specified: 1% (19 listings)

Employers hiring include RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc (155), McGill University (141), Brock University (117).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Education & childcare jobs in Canada

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BU
Teaching Assistant NUSC 3P01 Winter D3
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON · Main Campus (Employees)
- Part-time
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KA
Early Childhood Educators - Downtown
Kepler Academy Early Learning & Child Care
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Internship
We are Edmonton and area's largest childcare provider
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Student Counsellor
Western Community College
BC · Surrey, British Columbia
- Full-time
Western Community College is a privately held provider of post-secondary education in British Columbia, offering a Bachelor of Hospitality Management degree program and more than 65 career…
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Ajax, ON
- $24.86 to $25.86 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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MU
Student Research Assistant
McGill University
Canada
- Part-time
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Casual Early Childhood Educator (ECE) - Level 1, 2 or 3
BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care
Chestermere, AB
Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer…
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Casual Early Childhood Educator (ECE) - Level 1
BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer…
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Superior Greenstone District School Board
Red Rock, ON
- Part-time
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Occasional Designated Early Childhood Educators - Extended Day Program/Before and After School
Halton District School Board
Burlington, ON
- Temporary
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TB
Supply Designated Early Childhood Educator
Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board
Thunder Bay, ON
- Full-time
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Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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- Internship
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Early Childhood Educator
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Kitchener, ON
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Part-time
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Teaching Assistant
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Welland, ON · Niagara College, ON
- $14 CAD / hour
- Internship
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YBC
Chetwynd, BC
- $31.56 to $32.66 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Early Childhood Educator or Early Childhood Educator Assistant
YBC
Fort St. John, BC
- $23.81 to $31.56 CAD / hour
- Part-time
- Contract
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Early Childhood Educator, Infant-Toddler
YBC
Prince George, BC
- Up to $32.66 CAD / hour
- Full-time

Macaulay Child Development

Early Childhood Assistant

Toronto, ON, Canada

$26.46 to $27.01 CAD / hour · Part-time

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Job details

Pay: $26.46 to $27.01 CAD / hour
Job type: Part-time
Positions available: 1
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 20, 2026

Original job description

Helping kids, families and communities thrive since 1932.
www.macaulaycentres.org

To learn more, watch our video here

Teacher (Assistant) (Early Childhood Assistant)

Temporary Part Time

HOURS OF WORK: 2.5 hours on instructional days & 7 hours on non-instructional days

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

VACANCY: New Vacancy

START DATE: Immediate - December 31, 2026

REPORTS TO: Site Supervisor, Jane St. Child Care Centre

POSITION SUMMARY:

Delivers high quality and developmentally appropriate programs for children to facilitate their physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth. Implements programs and activities that facilitate inclusion and integration of children with special needs. Supports a team environment in the classroom and the Centre. This position is currently based at St. Jane Frances Child Care Centre (2745 Jane Street Toronto, ON M3L 2E8).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise children to protect their safety and personal well-being at all times while in care. Make sure equipment and physical environment is maintained free of safety or health hazards.
Assist with planning, executing and evaluating daily programming using the curriculum and approach approved by the agency to promote children’s optimal emotional, cognitive and physical development.
Encourage active learning to build self-esteem in an inclusive and respectful environment. Facilitate planned and spontaneous experiences.
Observe children’s strengths, areas of challenge, emerging skills and interests.
Collaborate with the team to implement inclusive program plans.
Record observation to support early identification of a child’s individual needs
Demonstrate positive adult/child interaction, use effective and appropriate communication with children, promote children’s independence and problem-solving skills, build children’s confidence, assist children with understanding and dealing with the consequences of their behaviour and model mutual respect and kindness
Communicate sensitively and appropriately with parents/families. Provide meaningful feedback and information regarding their child’s learning and development, emerging skills and interests and the purpose of activities
Participate in classroom set-up including play areas
Work with the team to effectively manage children’s medication schedule and allergies
Drop off and or pick up children from buses outside Centre (if applicable/if required)
Serve and clean up lunches, prepare snacks, maintain a clean, organized and sanitary kitchen, and perform housekeeping duties as assigned/as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a graduate of an Early Childhood Assistant program or equivalent with experience working with families and children, including children with special needs.
Member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (if applicable)
Working knowledge of ELECT, Play Based curriculum and program planning based on an inclusion model respectful of all children’s abilities
Good written and verbal communication skills and excellent listening skills
Computer literacy required together with proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, Internet and email
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective work partnerships with parents/families, colleagues and service providers of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities
Ability to communicate effectively in more than one language a definite asset
Acceptable Vulnerable Police Record Check
Current Standard First Aid certification and appropriate medical and immunization record.

SALARY: Teacher Assistant Hourly Rate: Starting $26.46/hour [$26.46-$27.01]

THIS POSITION IS NOT WITHIN THE CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT.

Internal candidates: Apply through the Internal Career Centre on ADP Sign In | ADP WFNPORTAL.

External candidates: Apply through the Macaulay Job Opportunities Page at Career opportunities - Macaulay Centres for Children

INTERNAL APPLICATION PERIOD FOR CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT:

September 21, 2026 - September 25, 2026

DATE POSTED: September 21, 2026

Macaulay Centres for Children values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion. We welcome qualified individuals who contribute to the diversity of our staff group.

Macaulay Centres for Children offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted by the agency regarding a career opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This job posting is available in alternate formats upon request.

Macaulay Centres for Children is committed to service and employment equity.

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Responsibilities

The Early Childhood Assistant delivers developmentally appropriate programs to facilitate children's growth and implements inclusive activities for children with special needs. They are also responsible for ensuring child safety, maintaining a sanitary environment, and communicating effectively with families.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an Early Childhood Assistant program or equivalent and hold current Standard First Aid certification. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with children, including those with special needs, are required.

Skills

Early childhood education
Child safety
Curriculum implementation
Inclusive education
Behavior management
Communication
Observation skills
Team collaboration
First aid
Microsoft office suite
Sanitation
Problem-solving

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Keywords

Early Childhood Assistant
Child Care
Curriculum
Inclusion
Special Needs
First Aid
Microsoft Office
Sanitation
Developmental Programming
ELECT
Play Based Curriculum
Vulnerable Police Record Check
Child Development
Classroom Management

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