Accommodation Support Facilitator - Preschool Program

Upper Canada Child Care; Canada; Remote; CAD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular pay increases

Wage enhancement grants

Paid personal days

Medical and dental benefits

Split shift premium pay

Training and development

Childcare discounts

Group RRSP program

Job summary

Upper Canada Child Care in Thornhill is seeking an Accommodation Support Facilitator to assist teachers, support a positive classroom environment, and help deliver before/after school programs in a 30-hour weekly, full-time schedule. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with licensing, documentation, and family engagement.

You will work in a fully in-centre setting, supporting children aged 0–12, with responsibilities including supervision, program delivery, and collaboration with the

Qualifications

• Good communication (written and verbal) with families and professionals.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure in a childcare environment.
• Shows initiative and problem-solving in daily activities.
• Sufficient stamina for supervising children and activities.
• Works well in a team and supports colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in program delivery and meet internal and external guidelines.
• Maintain daily logs, charts, and administrative tasks as required.
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and training sessions.
• Support an inclusive environment and family engagement.
• Interact with children 1:1 or in small groups as needed.
• Provide information to parents and encourage involvement.
• Observe pedagogical documentation for program development.
• Contribute to Individual Support Plans with Inclusion Support team.
• Attend meetings with internal or external agencies as needed.
• Perform general housekeeping and classroom duties for children aged 0–12.

Skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Initiative

Stamina

Team collaboration

Tools

Dayforce

Storypark

Job description

Upper Canada Child Care - “A smile on each child’s face…every day.”

We are currently recruiting a temporary Accommodation Support Facilitator to join our Team in Thornhill at the following location: North Thornhill CC.

This position is to fill a new vacancy.

Pay Rate: $19.55/hour

*Candidates must be available to work a split shift in a before and after school program.

Position Type & Required Availability:

• Full-time Position (30 hours/week): Candidates must be available to work a 6-hour shift.

Who We Are:

Upper Canada Child Care, non-profit licensed provider since 1983, operates 85+ centres in Toronto, York Region, and Simcoe County. We offer full-day and before and after school programs, summer camps, and a forest school. Guided by values of support, trust, safety, respect, and professionalism, we prioritize play-based learning and outdoor exploration. We invest in quality program delivery, providing specialized supports and training. Ministry of Education licensed, our programs reflect the four foundations of learning. Join us and help put “a smile on each child’s face…every day.”

What We Offer Our Educators:

As a large and growing organization, we have the ability to offer competitive compensation and rewards, including regular pay increases, wage enhancement grants, paid personal days, medical and dental benefits, split shift premium pay, paid training and development, involvement in charity initiatives, long term service awards, childcare discounts, group RRSP program, formal mentorship program and the opportunity to advance and move throughout the organization. Upper Canada Child Care also operates summer day camps at select locations, in addition to unique programs such as residential camp and forest school.

Position Summary:

To assist the teachers in program delivery ensuring operational requirements are met in compliance with all internal and external guidelines, policies and procedures. The overarching goal is to enhance the classroom ratio and provide an inclusive environment through ongoing collaboration and communication. Supports the organization’s vision, mission, and guiding values. This is a fully in-centre position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supports a program that is consistent with Ministry of Education requirements and in accordance with Upper Canada Child Care’s program statement.
• Assists with program charts, daily logs, reports and administration tasks as required.
• Participates in professional development opportunities, staff meetings and training sessions as required.
• Works to support and maintain an inclusive environment.
• Accepts direction from other staff members in order to best support the program.
• May be required to interact with children on a 1:1 basis and/or supervise a group of children.
• Provides information to parents when requested and encourages family engagement.
• Observes pedagogical documentation as a guide for program development.
• Contributes to the design of Individual Support Plans and supports the implementation with full effort in collaboration with the Inclusion Support team.
• May attend meetings with internal and/or external agencies and individuals as part of the Individual Support Plan.
• Performs general housekeeping and classroom duties for children aged 0-12 years (e.g. meal/snack preparation, toileting, diapering, dressing, etc).

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A recent Police Vulnerable Sector Check.
• At least 18 years of age or older due to licensing requirements.
• Health assessment and up-to-date record of immunization as outlined by legislation.
• Up-to-date certification in CPR-C and Standard First Aid (training provided upon selection if required).
• Basic understanding of special needs and knowledge of the developmental needs of children and demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge.
• Proven ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively and establish appropriate relationships with families, caregivers and other professionals.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Uses initiative; applies sound reason in solving problems and resolves conflict in an effective, professional manner.
• Have the physical and emotional stamina to effectively supervise children in a variety of settings including outdoor public spaces.
• Ability to use computer systems and programs; including Dayforce, and Storypark.
• Moderate level of physical effort is regularly required; including but not limited to kneeling, pushing, pulling, bending, and carrying.

Upper Canada Child Care is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from members of our diverse communities.Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact the interviewer in advance if you require accommodations.