

Seeking Part Time Early Childhood Assistant
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Job Details: |
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Holy Blossom Temple (HBT) in Toronto, ON: 1950 Bathurst Street |
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Shift and schedule – Monday to Thursday |
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Competitive Pay - $26.00 - $30.00 per hour |
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Paid sick days, personal days, and vacation days (school closures) per calendar year |
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Next start date: Sept 2026 |
About Holy Blossom Temple
Holy Blossom Temple, Toronto’s first synagogue, is a leading Canadian Reform Jewish congregation with a rich history of responding to both tradition and modernity in our religious and spiritual expression. We pursue meaningful opportunities for personal growth and family fulfillment at every stage of life through belonging, learning, prayer and ritual, and acts of service for our congregation and community, our city and country, the Reform Movement, Israel, and all the world.
The Opportunity
Since the 1960’s, the ECC has been offering a high quality, warm, nurturing and stimulating, educational, play-based program. We have expanded our programming and are seeking additional educators to join our team. We offer a morning toddler (9-11:30), school day preschool (9-2:55) and full day toddler and preschool (8-5:30). The school operates Monday to Friday (Friday earlier dismissal), 12 months.
We are looking for a Part Time Early Childhood Assistant to join our incredible teaching team. Our Part time assistants work in a collaborative teaching environment and report directly to the Director of the ECC .
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a dedicated and creative teacher. Professional and collaborative. Able to adjust to the ECC culture and particular nuances that make the ECC and HBT so unique. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal professionally and cordially with parents, clergy, synagogue employees and visitors. Must be a team player!
Requirements
- At least 2 years’ experience working in Daycare environment
- Current immunization record
- Valid first aid and CPR certification Level C
- Recent Vulnerable Sector Police background check (done within 6 months of start date with us)
- Interest in working in a Reform Jewish environment (being Jewish is not required, being a “mensch” is required – feel free to look it up!)
- Enjoy being a team player and possess a passion for working with children
- Desire to continue to learn and grow in the early childhood profession
- Ability to plan for both and emergent and theme-based curriculum
- Strong and professional communication skills (both written and oral)
- Hard working, dedicated, enthusiastic with a genuine love for children
To Apply
Please forward a cover letter and resume directed to Wendy Himmel, ECC Director, at [email protected]. The interview process will commence immediately with qualified candidates. While we wish to acknowledge all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Holy Blossom Temple values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and creating an anti-racist, inclusive and equitable Jewish space, including with the following statement unanimously supported by the Holy Blossom Temple Board of Directors: https://holyblossom.org/no-silence-on-race/
Holy Blossom Temple welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.