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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 Childrens 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 lifes 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 EducatorTerm: Permanent - Full Time / Existing Position Rate of Pay: $51,686 per annumDepartment: Early Learning Centre (Broadview Campus)Reports to: Childcare Centre SupervisorQualifications:A degree or diploma in Early Childhood EducationMust be registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators in good standingTwo 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 assetSound knowledge of the CCEYA, 2014 and other relevant legislationCaring and compassionateStrong communication skillsCurrent Standard First Aid certification including infant and child CPRWorking Conditions:Combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneelingAbility to move/carry equipment for the programMust be physically able to lift/carry children in the programClosing Date: Until filledThe 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 Centres 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 ResourcesAbiona Centre 1102 Broadview AvenueToronto, ON M4K 2S5Fax: 416-425-4056 OR Email: [email protected] (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