West Neighbourhood House, formerly St. Christopher House, is a multi-service, neighbourhood-based
agency that has served the diverse communities of downtown west Toronto since 1912. The central purpose
of West Neighbourhood House is to enable less-advantaged individuals, families and groups in the
community to gain greater control over their lives and community.
This is a part-time position working alongside our Family Support Leads to support the planning, delivery,
and evaluation of child- and family-centred programs that promote healthy early childhood development.
The position is based across our Family Drop-In Program locations at 1033 King St. W. (Tuesday to
Saturday) and 248 Ossington Ave. (Tuesday to Friday).
Our Family Drop-In Programs offer play-based learning opportunities for parents, caregivers, and children
from birth to 6 years of age, including family drop-ins, Circle Time, indoor and outdoor play, and parent
workshops. Working collaboratively with families, community partners, and colleagues, the Family Support
Assistant helps create safe, inclusive, and engaging environments that support healthy child development
and reflect the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
West Neighbourhood House is actively seeking qualified applications from Indigenous, Black
and People of Colour, persons with disabilities, women and persons of all sexual orientations
and gender identities/expressions. Applicants with lived experience as a participant of West
Neighbourhood House programs, or related programming from similar organizations, are
also strongly encouraged to apply.
West Neighbourhood House will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment &
selection process to applicants with disabilities. During any stage of the recruitment process,
please indicate the nature of any accommodation(s) you may require. Any information
received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Responsibilities:
- Support the facilitation of child and family drop-in programs that promote healthy child
development and positive caregiving practices.
- Contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of program activities that support
children's social-emotional, cognitive, language, and fine and gross motor development.
- Foster positive relationships with children and caregivers by modelling responsive, supportive, and
respectful interactions.
- Assist in the development and implementation of monthly program plans, including activities,
special events, community outings, and workshops.
- Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment that promotes the active
participation of families.
- Support outreach and engagement efforts with isolated families, low-income families, newcomer
families, and racialized communities.
- Support in preparing and facilitating children's activities, including Circle Time, crafts, sensory
experiences, reading activities, indoor and outdoor play, and snack.
- Provide guidance and support to volunteers and placement students within the program.
