ECE Teacher

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

Job summary

Family Day Care Services is seeking a part-time RECE Replacement to join our Toronto-area team. The role supports an early learning environment for children aged 0–12, in alignment with CCEYA and organizational policies.

The incumbent will implement High/Scope curriculum, engage families, and collaborate with staff to foster inclusive, developmental programming. Must be an active ECE in good standing, with TB and police checks current, and able to work varied daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Must have ECE degree or diploma
• Must be registered in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
• Training in HIGH FIVE®, PHCD or HIGH FIVE® Sport is an asset
• Minimum 2 years of child care experience preferred
• Knowledge of best practices in early learning development
• Commitment to social inclusion
• Medical including TB (current)
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check (current)
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C)
• Able to work all shifts between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Implement High/Scope educational approach and Hanen program
• Plan and implement programs reflecting children’s interests
• Participate in short/long term planning and evaluation
• Observe and assess progress to meet needs
• Lead or participate in assessments for children with special needs
• Demonstrate empathy and support to families
• Practice respectful communication with children, families and staff
• Support children with difficulties and guide independence
• Ensure safety per Ontario health and safety standards
• Attend staff meetings and supervision sessions
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Assessment

Confidentiality

Accountability

Initiative

Education

Early Childhood Education Degree or Diploma

College of Early Childhood Educators registered

HIGH FIVE® training (asset)

Tools

HIGH FIVE®

HIGH FIVE® Sport

PHCD

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,

Location: St Barnabas

Salary: $32,011

Vacancy Type: Replacement

Start Date: Asap

End Date: 6 Months

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 supporting an 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 the policies 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 programs that 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 activities both 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
• Medical required – 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.

This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

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 equal participation, feel free to contact Human Resources at [e-mail]