Assistant Educator - Casual Supply

Upper Canada Child Care; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Split shift premium

Paid training

Childcare discounts

RRSP plan

Mentorship program

Job summary

Upper Canada Child Care is seeking an Assistant Educator to join our Woodbridge team at St. Padre Pio CES. This in-centre position supports a developmentally appropriate, play-based program and works with children in a before/after school setting.

You will engage children in learning activities, document progress in Storypark, and collaborate with staff to deliver high-quality care while maintaining strong connections with families and the broader team.

Qualifications

• Vulnerable Sector Check required.
• CPR-C and Standard First Aid certification required or provided upon selection.
• Strong knowledge of child development and play-based programming.
• Experience with inquiry/play-based program design and documentation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Ministry and organizational guidelines for the program.
• Engage with children to provide a positive, developmentally appropriate learning experience.
• Communicate with families about the program and children's progress.
• Complete program charts, logs, and reports; maintain documentation in Storypark.
• Collaborate with team, school staff, and external agencies to support all children.
• Provide guidance to students and volunteers when needed.
• Identify children needing additional support and assist in accessing resources.

Skills

Communication

Play-based learning

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Vulnerable Sector Check

CPR-C & First Aid

Tools

Dayforce

Storypark

Job description

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

We are currently recruiting an Assistant Educatorto join our Team in Woodbridge at the following location(s): St. Padre Pio CES.

This position is to fill a new vacancy.

Pay Range:

Assistant Educator $20.60 - $23.54/hour (includes General Operating Grant) plus Wage Enhancement Grant (up to $2.00/hr) and Split Shift Premium ($2.00/hr).

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

Position Type & Required Availability:

• Casual Supply status (variable hours): Candidates must be available to work a minimum of 5 assigned shifts every month.

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 ensure operational and curriculum requirements are met in compliance with all Ministry and organizational guidelines. To ensure the delivery of a developmentally appropriate, play based program by applying specialized skills and knowledge related to early childhood education. Supports the organization’s vision, mission, and guiding values. This is a fully in-centre position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Applies current legislative expectations to support a program that is consistent with Ministry of Education requirements and in accordance with Upper Canada Child Care’s program statement.
• Participates in professional development opportunities, staff meetings and training sessions as required.
• Engages with the children and provides a positive learning experience. Provides a range of care including assisting with meals/snacks, toileting, diapering, dressing, etc.
• Fosters the engagement of and ongoing communication with parents about the program and their children.
• Completes program charts, daily logs, reports, and other administration tasks as required.
• Uses Storypark for pedagogical documentation as a guide for program development.
• Effectively collaborates and communicates with other team members, school personnel, and outside agencies to help support the needs of all children.
• Provides guidance to students and volunteers as needed.
• Identifies children in need of additional support. Guides parents through the process of accessing resources. Helps design and implement individual support plans as required.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A recent Vulnerable Sector Check
• Health assessment and 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 knowledge of the developmental needs of children and demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge.
• Experience with inquiry/play based program design and implementation, and with the use of pedagogical documentation an asset.
• Uses initiative; applies sound reason in solving problems and resolves conflict in a calm, professional manner.
• Proven ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively and establish appropriate relationships with families, coworkers and other professionals.
• 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.

Thank you for your interest; only applicants who may be interviewed will be contacted.