Early Childhood Educator

George Brown College; Toronto; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

George Brown College seeks an Early Childhood Educator to support our Early Childhood Laboratory Centre. The role involves planning developmentally appropriate curricula for children aged 6 weeks to 10 years and supervising activities to ensure safety and learning quality.

The incumbent will mentor ECE students, maintain strong family communication, and participate in ongoing professional development to support Indigenous awareness and inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills essential for supervising and collaborating with students and families.
• Strong communication and observation skills to document child progress and developmental milestones.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team in a busy lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Plans curriculum for children from 6 weeks to 10 years aligned with lab centre philosophy and legal requirements.
• Provides supervision and guidance in playrooms and outdoor spaces; monitors health and safety.
• Maintains relationships with families through daily communication and parent sessions.
• Mentors ECE students and supports their practical training and development.
• Collaborates with colleagues on program development and attends meetings as required.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Two-year Early Childhood Education diploma

RECE registration

Job description

TITLE: Early Childhood Educator

DIVISION: Faculty of Community Services and Interdisciplinary Studies

SALARY: Payband H, startingrate $38.09 per hour

SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday (varied)

HOURS PER WEEK: 35

LOCATION: 17 Dennis Ave

WORK MODALITY: On-site

STATUS: Temporary Support

VACANCY: Replacement

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 2026 to September 2027

CLOSING DATE: September 14, 2026

Land Acknowledgement

George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.

Equity Statement

George Brown Polytechnic is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.

GBP Vision

To be a polytechnic renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.

Position Summary

Under the direction of theSupervisor/Manager, the incumbent undertakes all duties pertaining to the careand education of the children enrolled in the Early Childhood LaboratoryCentre. The incumbent also models skills and provides feedback to the EarlyChildhood Education students to support their theoretical training.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans developmental appropriate curriculum for children between 6 weeks to 10 years old that is congruent with the department philosophy and meets the requirements of the governing legislation.
• Provides behaviour guidance and ongoing supervision of the playroom, playground, group, individual and routine activities.
• Ensures overall health and safety of children enrolled in the program by maintaining a sanitary and safe environment and identifying children who are unwell.
• Arranges children’s play space to reflect the philosophy of the curriculum; builds and maintains responsive relationships with individual and groups of children in care.
• Demonstrates and explains effective curriculum and guidance strategies; models, supports, mentors, and guides the Early Childhood Educators (ECE) students.
• Establishes and maintains a collaborative relationship with families through open communication by daily written charts, daily interactions, formal parent interviews and parent information sessions.
• Maintains currency in the curriculum methodology used at the centre and in other areas related to the field of Early Childhood Development by participating in a variety of Professional development activities.
• Collaborates with colleagues, shares expertise and practical knowledge; participates in centre and program development meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Two-year Early Childhood Education diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Must be currently registered with the College of E.C.E. (RECE).
• Minimum one year post diploma experience in a licensed preschool/childcare setting.
• Current St. John’s Ambulance or Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate.
• Participation in mandatory professional development workshops as required by the College of Early Childhood Educators.
• Must have health assessment and immunization as required by the Ministry of Education including Covid 19 vaccinations.
• Experience developing weekly curriculum for children.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture, and language/s, and experience working with Indigenous families and communities is an asset.

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to provide guidance and feedback to ECE students; high degree of diplomacy and tact.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; proven observation and reporting skills.
• Ability to spend most of the day at the child’s level (i.e., sitting on the floor, or on child-height chairs).
• Able to bend, stoop, and lift child to adult height (up to 20 kg or 44 lbs) and to move children’s furniture or equipment to prepare room for programming needs.
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills at a professional level.
• Demonstrated commitment to uphold the polytechnic’s priorities on equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigenization (EDII).