Early Childhood Educator

Abiona Centre For Infant & Early Mental Health (the “Centre”), is a client-centered organization focusing on infant and early childhood mental health. We support pregnant and parenting young mothers aged 13-29, along with their babies who reside at the Centre or in the community. As an accredited Children’s Mental Health Centre, we are the largest Young Parent Infant Centre in the province.

Our commitment is to create a better future for vulnerable pregnant and parenting young mothers and their children 0-6. Our infant and early childhood mental health programs give our clients the tools they need to build secure relationships with their babies, cope with life’s adversities, find help when needed and succeed in life. We offer a live-in treatment program, transitional housing, on-site high school programs, community housing support, housing and community support referral services, and maternal-infant mental health programs. Collaborating with community partners, our multi-disciplinary team provides wraparound programs addressing mental health, education, life skills, and transitional needs. The Centre also operates an EarlyON Child and Family Centre, along with two Early Learning Centres open to families, young women, and their children in the community.

Our vision is a world where families led by young women have the emotional and physical supports to realize their full potential.

The Early Childhood Educator (ECE) is responsible for providing stimulating programs for children and maintaining staff/child ratios in the Childcare / Early Learning Centres.

Position: Early Childhood Educator

Term: Permanent - Full Time / Existing Position

Rate of Pay: $51,686 per annum

Department: Early Learning Centre (Broadview Campus)

Reports to: Childcare Centre Supervisor

Qualifications:

• A degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education
• Must be registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators in good standing
• Two years’ experience working with infants, toddlers and preschoolers in a group setting.
• Previous experience working with adolescent parents and knowledge of the Early Learning Framework, an asset.
• Knowledge of the Toronto Operating Criteria, an asset
• Sound knowledge of the CCEYA, 2014 and other relevant legislation
• Caring and compassionate
• Strong communication skills
• Current Standard First Aid certification including infant and child CPR

Working Conditions:

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling
• Ability to move/carry equipment for the program
• Must be physically able to lift/carry children in the program

Closing Date: Until filled

The Centre offers a dynamic work environment and career advancement opportunities. The successful candidate must have a negative criminal reference check and vulnerable sector screening as a condition of employment.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Centre’s Accommodation Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Please make your needs known in advance.

The Centre encourages applications from persons who represent the diverse populations we serve.

Qualified applicants should send their cover letter and resume to:

­Human Resources

Abiona Centre

1102 Broadview Avenue

Toronto, ON M4K 2S5

Fax: 416-425-4056 OR

Email: hr@abionacentre.ca (please quote " Early Childhood Educator" in the subject line)

We thank all applicants, however, only those we select for interview will be contacted.

Date of posting: January 29, 2026