early childhood educator (ECE)

Distillery District Early Learning; Toronto; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Distillery District Early Learning invites applications for a full‑time, on‑site early childhood educator. The role requires 1 year to less than 2 years of experience and a college diploma (1–2 years).

Credentials such as CECE, ECE certificate, First Aid and CPR are encouraged. Responsibilities include assessing development and creating learning plans, leading age-appropriate activities, guiding daily routines, and documenting observations for supervisors.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of relevant experience in child care
• Work must be completed at the physical location; no remote option
• Credentials include CECE, ECE Certificate, First Aid, CPR

Responsibilities

• Assess children’s development to prepare learning plans
• Develop and implement child-care programs supporting physical, cognitive, emotional and social development
• Lead activities, read stories, teach songs, and arrange local outings
• Guide children in eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Submit written observations to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress at staff meetings
• Know licensing regulations and participate in staff meetings
• Maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers and community service providers
• Plan activities to protect health, security and well-being of children
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children before/after school hours
• Supervise and coordinate other early childhood educators and assistants

Education

1–2 year college diploma

Job description

Job details

• Location 8 Distillery Lane Toronto , ON M5A 3C4
• Salary 28.00 hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area
• Day care centre or nursery school

Tasks

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Children

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Ability to multitask

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2026-11-20

Distillery District Early Learning

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