771 - BAYVIEW FAIRWAYS SA/EDP - ECE Teacher

Family-Day-Care-Services; Markham; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Family Day Care Services is seeking a RECE for a part-time split-shift contract to support an Early Learning environment for children aged 0-12. The role aligns with CCEYA guidelines and Family Day policies, reporting to the Centre Supervisor.

The position emphasizes High/Scope curriculum, child development observation, and family engagement, with a start date of Sep 16, 2026 and end date of Sep 17, 2027, at Bayview Fairways in Ontario.

Qualifications

• ECE degree or diploma required and registration in good standing.
• Experience with HIGH FIVE®, PHCD or HIGH FIVE® Sport is a definite asset.
• Minimum of 2 years of child care experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, assessment and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Implement and practice High/Scope curriculum and language program.
• Plan and implement programs reflecting children's interests and needs.
• Participate in short and long term planning and evaluation activities.
• Observe and assess children’s progress to meet group needs.
• Lead or participate in assessment meetings for children with special needs.
• Demonstrate empathy, support to families, and respectful communication.
• Support children with difficulties and help manage emotions.
• Comply with Ontario OHSA standards while supervising.
• Guide development of independent eating, dressing and toileting habits.
• Attend staff meetings, supervision, and performance reviews.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Assessment

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Initiative

Creativity

Education

Early Childhood Education Degree or Diploma

Registered with College of Early Childhood Educators

HIGH FIVE® or HIGH FIVE® Sport training

Job description

Put your training, experience and passion for quality Child

Care and Early Learning to work at Family Day

Position Available: RECE, Contract Part Time Split Shift

Location: Bayview Fairways

Salary: $32,011.01

Vacancy Type: Current

Start Date: September 16, 2026

End Date : September 17, 2027

About Family Day:

Family Day Care Services is a non-profit, charitable organization with a long and distinguished history of providing high-quality early learning and child care services to children and families throughout Toronto, York and Peel Regions. We are a multi service organization with over 700 employees, providing a broad range of services including: 29 Child Care Centres, 49 Before and After Care programs, 204 Licensed Home Child Cares, 9 EarlyON programs, 2 Homework Plus programs, and Special Needs Resourcing for children and their families living in the Greater Toronto Area.

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Centre Supervisor the R.E.C.E. is responsible for providing and supportingan Early Learning and Development environment for children (0-12 years) in a group setting,in keeping with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), municipal guidelines and thepolicies and procedures of Family Day.

Job Duties:

• Implement and practice the High/Scope® educational approach to curriculum and the Hanen Learning Language and Loving It™ Program
• Plan, develop and implement programsthat reflects children’s interest and responds to diverse individual and cultural needs
• Participate in short and long term planning and evaluation activities
• Observe and assess children’s progress and behavior to ensure the programs meet individual and group needs
• Lead and or participate in assessment meetings for children with special needs with the supervisor and/or other agencies; make recommendations to adapt programs asnecessary
• Demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and support to the family unit
• Practice respectful communication with children, parents, colleagues, teachers, managers, students and volunteers
• Support, comfort and encourage children who are experiencing difficulties and help them to understand and handle their feelings
• Manage within the Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety standards
• Guide and assist children in the development of independent eating, dressing and toileting habits
• Participate in regular staff meetings, individual supervision, training and related activitiesboth internal and external including the performance review
• Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience Required

• Early Childhood Education Degree or Diploma
• Must be registered and a member in good standing with the College of EarlyChildhoodEducators
• Training in HIGH FIVE®, PHCD or HIGH FIVE® Sport is a definite asset
• Minimum of 2 years of child care experience preferred
• Well-developed skills in areas such as leadership, communication, organization, assessment, teamwork, confidentiality, commitment and accountability, initiative and creativity
• Knowledge of best practices in the Early Learning development field
• Commitment to social inclusion
• Medicalrequired – including TB (two stages) 6 months current to hiring date
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check 6 months current to hiring date
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR, level C
• Able to work all shifts between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Family Day fosters a positive inclusive workplace culture, with a workforce that is representative of the families and communities it serves. Committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, Family Day encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who may need accommodation, to apply to join our team.

In accordance with Ontario’s hiring transparency requirements, no artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

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Family Day Care Services is committed to providing a safe environment for children. All applicants will be thoroughly screened using background checks and a review process.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Family Day Care Services will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need to ensure your equalparticipation, feel free to contact Human Resources at [e-mail]