Early Childhood Educator (ECE)
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.
The Family Support Lead will facilitate the EarlyON Childhood Education Centre at 1033 King St. W.,
operating Tuesday through Saturday. They will design and facilitate engaging, play-based experiences that
promote positive parent-child relationships, healthy child development, and family well-being, including
Family Drop-In, Circle Time, Baby Time, indoor and outdoor play, and workshops. This role works
collaboratively with families, community partners, and colleagues to create welcoming environments
grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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 and
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:
- Facilitate inclusive, play-based family resource programs that support responsive relationships and
positive caregiver–child interactions;
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities supporting social-emotional, cognitive,
language, and physical development in a safe, culturally responsive, and inclusive environment;
- Model positive interactions and use a strength-based approach to support caregiver engagement and
capacity-building;
- Plan and organize monthly program calendars responsive to community needs and reflective of the
diversity of the community;
- Foster opportunities for social connection, peer support, and positive coping strategies among
families;
- Conduct outreach to families who may face barriers to access and promote program participation
within the catchment area;
- Provide information, resources, and referrals to support child development and family well-being;
- Provide support and direction to volunteers and placement students in the program;
- Set up, take down, and maintain program spaces and equipment;
