Family Child Care Provider Job with Sponsorship – Ontario

Become a Long-Term Family Caregiver for a Loving Household in North York (Live-In Available, Relocation Covered)
Job Category: Work For Foreigners
Job Position: Family Child Care Provider
Employer: Suzanne Berkowitz Bistricer
Location: North York, ON
Wage: $20.85 per hour
Job Type: Permanent employment, Full time
Schedule: Flexible hours, To be determined
LMIA Sponsorship: Available for qualified international candidates

About This Opportunity
The Bistricer Family, a warm and welcoming household in North York, Toronto, is seeking a dedicated and nurturing Family Child Care Provider to become an integral part of their home. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced childcare professional to provide comprehensive care to a multi-aged group of children in a supportive, family-oriented environment with outstanding benefits. We offer permanent full-time employment, competitive wages of $20.85 per hour, optional free live-in accommodation with room and board, employer-covered relocation costs, travel expenses paid, LMIA sponsorship for international candidates, and the chance to make a meaningful, lasting impact on children’s lives. If you have childcare experience, patience, and dedication to child development, we would love to hear from you.

Work Setting

• Private family residence in North York, ON (Toronto)
• Non-smoking household environment
• Scent-free/fragrance-free home for health considerations
• Urban area with excellent amenities and services
• Employer’s/client’s home providing comprehensive childcare
• Optional live-in accommodation with room and board provided at no charge
• Clean, safe, and comfortable family environment
• Work directly with parents and children

Accommodation and Relocation Support

• Optional live-in position with private room provided at no cost
• Room and board provided free of charge
• All accommodation and meals included
• Relocation costs covered by employer for successful candidates
• Support transitioning to Toronto
• Employer willing to assist with relocation needs
• Live-out option may be available based on arrangement

Target Audience

• Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children
• Work with children of different ages simultaneously
• Adapt care approaches to various developmental stages
• Provide age-appropriate activities and supervision for all children

Language Requirements

• English proficiency required for communication with family and children
• Clear verbal communication essential for safety and child development
• Ability to help children with learning and educational activities
• Professional communication with parents about children’s needs and progress

Education Requirements

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate required
• Equivalent professional experience will be considered
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) certification considered a strong asset
• Child development or childcare training beneficial
• First Aid and CPR certification strongly preferred

Experience Requirements

• 1 year to less than 2 years of professional childcare experience required
• Previous experience caring for multi-aged groups of children preferred
• Nanny, babysitter, or child caregiver experience essential
• Infant and toddler care experience beneficial
• Demonstrated ability to care for children responsibly and lovingly
• Strong references from previous childcare positions essential

Key Responsibilities
Comprehensive Childcare:

• Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children throughout the day
• Provide attentive, loving care ensuring safety, well-being, and happiness
• Adapt care approach to suit different ages and developmental stages
• Monitor children’s activities and ensure safety in all situations
• Tend to emotional well-being of children with empathy and understanding
• Respond promptly to children’s needs with patience
• Create warm, nurturing atmosphere promoting healthy development
• Build trusting, respectful relationships with each child

Household Responsibility:
• Assume full responsibility for household operations in absence of parents
• Manage daily household routines and children’s schedules
• Make decisions regarding children’s immediate needs and activities
• Ensure home environment is safe, organized, and functioning
• Handle emergencies calmly and professionally
• Communicate with parents about household matters

Child Development and Education:
• Instruct children in personal hygiene practices and self-care skills
• Support children’s social development through positive interactions
• Organize age-appropriate activities such as games, crafts, and outings
• Plan activities suitable for multi-aged group engagement
• Encourage learning through play and creative exploration
• Read to children and promote literacy development
• Foster curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills
• Support children’s emotional intelligence and social skills
• Adapt activities to challenge and engage different age groups

Discipline and Guidance:
• Discipline children according to methods requested by parents
• Implement consistent, positive behavior management strategies
• Set age-appropriate boundaries with kindness and firmness
• Teach children respect, responsibility, and good manners
• Address behavioral issues calmly and constructively
• Communicate with parents about behavioral concerns
• Model positive behavior and emotional regulation

Nutrition and Meal Services:
• Prepare and serve nutritious, well-balanced meals for children
• Plan and cook healthy meals that children enjoy
• Accommodate dietary preferences, restrictions, and allergies
• Prepare age-appropriate foods for different children
• Teach children healthy eating habits
• Maintain clean kitchen and dining areas

Travel and Flexibility:
• Travel with family on trips and vacations when required
• Assist with child supervision during family travel
• Support housekeeping duties while traveling
• Maintain consistent care routines in various settings
• Ensure children’s safety and comfort during travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Household Support:
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties related to childcare
• Maintain organized, tidy children’s rooms and play areas
• Keep common areas used by children clean and safe
• Do children’s laundry and organize clothing
• Ensure home environment is welcoming

Safety and Environment:
• Maintain safe and healthy environment in the home at all times
• Identify and address potential hazards proactively
• Ensure age-appropriate safety measures for all children
• Follow emergency procedures and protocols
• Keep first aid supplies accessible
• Maintain hygienic environment

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Repetitive tasks during childcare and household duties
• High attention to detail for quality care and safety
• Weight handling up to 23 kg (50 lbs) for lifting younger children
• Physically active work requiring energy and stamina
• Managing multiple children’s needs simultaneously
• Flexible hours based on family schedule
• Responding quickly to children’s needs

Transportation and Accessibility

• Public transportation readily available in North York
• Access to TTC subway, buses
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver’s license considered an asset

Personal Suitabilities

• Strong client focus with commitment to family’s needs
• Patient, caring, and nurturing personality
• Flexible and adaptable to changing family needs
• Sound judgment and decision-making in childcare situations
• Well-organized with exceptional time management
• Highly reliable and dependable
• Team player who collaborates with parents
• Honest, trustworthy, and maintains confidentiality
• Professional demeanor
• Respectful of family privacy and values
• Self-motivated and independent
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Detail-oriented with focus on safety
• Positive attitude
• Calm during challenging situations

Security and Safety Requirements

• Criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening (mandatory)
• Clear police clearance certificate
• Reference checks from previous employers
• Commitment to children’s safety
• Adherence to confidentiality standards

What We Offer

• Competitive wage of $20.85 per hour
• Permanent, full-time employment
• Optional live-in accommodation with room and board at no charge
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Flexible schedule
• LMIA sponsorship for international candidates
• Supportive family environment
• Work in vibrant North York/Toronto
• Immigration pathway
• Meaningful, rewarding work
• Long-term employment potential

Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for someone who:

• Has genuine passion for caring for children of all ages
• Demonstrates experience with multi-aged groups
• Values open communication with parents
• Takes pride in creating safe, stimulating environment
• Can be trusted completely
• Respects family values
• Is committed to long-term relationship
• Handles responsibilities independently
• Brings creativity to engage different ages
• Seeks meaningful childcare career

Who Can Apply

• Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents of Canada
• Temporary residents with valid work authorization
• Candidates with valid Canadian work permits
• International candidates requiring LMIA sponsorship
• Experienced nannies with multi-age experience
• ECE professionals seeking private positions
• Foreign-trained childcare professionals
• Individuals willing to relocate to Toronto

How to Apply
Online: Apply on Company’s Website