Education & childcare jobs in Canada (3,646 jobs)

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Counted Nov 6, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 3,646
Employers: 1,738

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $21.55Across 1,490 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%64 listings
On-site: 98%3,563 listings

Not specified: 1% (19 listings)

Employers hiring include RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc (143), 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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EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - Permanent Full-time
Simcoe County District School Board
Alliston, ON
- Full-time
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EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - Temporary Full-time
Simcoe County District School Board
Orillia, ON
- Full-time
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Educational Assistant (50%) - Bells Corners PS (12:30-4:00pm) - TERM
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)
Ottawa, ON · Nepean, ON
- Part-time
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Educational Assistant - Temporary FT - Madonna Della Libera School (1.0 FTE)
Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board
Brantford, ON
- Internship
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EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT: CLASSROOM ASSISTANT/PHYSICAL CARE
Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board
Callander, ON
- Temporary
Two-year post-secondary diploma in a relevant field such as Developmental Service Worker, Youth Worker, Early Childhood Education, or Prac
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EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT: CLASSROOM ASSISTANT/PHYSICAL CARE
Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board
North Bay, ON
- Temporary
Two-year post-secondary diploma in a relevant field such as Developmental Service Worker, Youth Worker, Early Childhood Education, o
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EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT: CLASSROOM ASSISTANT/PHYSICAL CARE
Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board
North Bay, ON
- Full-time
Two-year post-secondary diploma in a relevant field such as Developmental Service Worker, Youth Worker, Early Childhood Education, or Practical Nursing (formerly RNA diploma).
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Level 1 Early Childhood Educator Hourly
YMCA of Northern Alberta
Fort McMurray, AB
- Part-time
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UO
Research Assistant
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON · Social Sciences Building
- Part-time
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Teaching assistant: FACC 100, FACC 150, FACC 300, FACC 400 WINTER 2027
McGill University
Macdonald Eng. Bldg.
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Research Assistant
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
- $4,359.73 to $4,781.54 CAD / month
- Full-time
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Research Assistant
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC · VCH | Vancouver General Hospital - Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre (VGHHCC)
- $4,359.73 to $4,781.54 CAD / month
- Full-time
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Nanny/Housekeeper
Diamond Group
Vancouver, BC
- $80,000 to $85,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Casual Crossing Guard
City of Quinte West
Quinte West, ON
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Full-time Nanny
Diamond Group
Renfrew, ON
- Full-time
Responsibilities: Childcare, Engaging in age-appropriate activities, managing personal hygiene, sleep and feeding routines, arranging playdates, taking children on outings/to activities,…
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Early Childhood Assistant (ECA)
BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care
Oakville, ON
- 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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Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)
BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care
Mississauga, ON
- 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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Early Childhood Educator - IT
Kids & Company Ltd
Maple Ridge, BC
- $20 to $23 CAD / hour
- Contract
…care and educational experiences for children. With over 120 childcare centres across Canada and continued growth nationwide, there are exciting opportunities to build a rewarding career…
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Research Assistant
RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc
Montreal, QC
- Internship
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Postdoctoral Fellow - Surgical and Interventional Sciences
RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Research Assistant - Public Engagement
RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Postdoctoral Fellow
RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Teaching Assistant, College of Engineering
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
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Teacher [Assistant]
Macaulay Child Development
Toronto, ON
- Up to $26.46 CAD / hour
- Part-time
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Teaching Assistant - GPHL 300 - W2027
McGill University
Montreal, QC
- Part-time

Macaulay Child Development

Teacher [Assistant]

Toronto, ON, Canada

Up to $26.46 CAD / hour · Part-time

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Job details

Pay: Up to $26.46 CAD / hour
Job type: Part-time
Positions available: 1
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 16, 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: 3 hours on Instructional days/7 Hours on Non-Instructional days

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

VACANCY: New

START DATE: Immediately - December 31, 2026

REPORTS TO: Site Supervisor, Mountview 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 Mountview Child Care Centre (569 Jane Street, Toronto, ON M6S 4A3).

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 at $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:

October 16, 2026 - October 22, 2026

DATE POSTED: October 16, 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

Supervise children and help plan, deliver, and evaluate inclusive, developmentally appropriate activities that support their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth. Observe and document children’s development, communicate with families, collaborate with colleagues, and assist with classroom, safety, meal, and housekeeping duties.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an Early Childhood Assistant program or equivalent, experience working with children and families (including children with special needs), and knowledge of ELECT, play-based curriculum, and inclusive program planning. Applicants need strong communication and computer skills, a satisfactory Vulnerable Police Record Check, current Standard First Aid certification, and appropriate medical and immunization records; College of Early Childhood Educators membership is required if applicable.

Skills

Child Supervision
Early Childhood Education
Inclusive Programming
Program Planning
Child Development Observation
Family Communication
Classroom Teamwork
Medication and Allergy Management
First Aid
Microsoft Office
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Listening
Kitchen Sanitation
Play-Based Learning

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Keywords

Early Childhood Assistant
Early Childhood Education
ELECT
Play-Based Curriculum
Inclusive Programming
Children with Special Needs
Child Development
Program Planning
Child Supervision
Developmental Observation
Family Engagement
College of Early Childhood Educators
Microsoft Office
Internet
Email
Vulnerable Police Record Check
Standard First Aid
Medication Management
Allergy Management
Health and Safety
Classroom Set-Up
Food Preparation
Sanitation

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