Registered Early Childhood Educator – Maternity Leave Coverage

Tropicana Community Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tropicana Community Services in Toronto is seeking a Registered Early Childhood Educator for maternity leave coverage at the McCowan Site. The RECE will organize and implement programs for children from 3 months to 4 years, focusing on social, cognitive, physical, and emotional development while ensuring safety and well‑being.

Responsibilities include health checks, family communication via Brightwheel, and collaboration with the Childcare Supervisor, other staff, and external consultants to

Qualifications

• Foster partnerships with children and families, respecting cultures and communities.
• Perform daily health checks and report illnesses to families.
• Apply theories on relationships and child development to support learning.
• Recognize children as capable learners with unique personalities.
• Support self-regulation and positive interactions among children.
• Communicate with families using digital tools like Brightwheel.
• Provide safe supervision, considering age and development.
• Collaborate with Toronto Children’s Services Resource Consultant to set goals.
• Plan weekly developmentally appropriate activities.
• Incorporate community outings to promote learning.
• Be a receptive listener and support ideas/needs of children and families.
• Follow Toronto Public Health IPAC guidelines.
• Maintain housekeeping and safe equipment.
• Work with families and outside agencies to promote inclusion.
• Guide and support ECE students and new staff.
• Keep supervisor informed of supply and equipment needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily activities for children aged 3 months to 4 years.
• Ensure safety and supervision at all times.
• Collaborate with families and staff to plan inclusive programs.
• Contribute to weekly planning and observation for developmentally appropriate activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creative thinking

Behavior management

MS Office & tools

Independent work

Education

ECE Diploma

CYD Diploma

ECE Registration

First Aid/CPR Level C

VSS Check

Medical Assessment

Tools

Brightwheel

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Registered Early Childhood Educator - Maternity Leave Coverage

DEPARTMENT: Tropicana Childcare Centre

AFFILIATION: Unionized Position

LOCATION: McCowan Site, ON

HOURS:Mon-Fri, 7 hours per day

EXTENDED HOURS:Dependent on needs of the program

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Tropicana Community Services, a Toronto-based multiservice organization, provides all youth, newcomers, people of Black and Caribbean heritage and others in need with opportunities and alternatives that lead to success and positive life choices. Our mission is achieved through culturally appropriate programs such as counselling, childcare, educational, and employment services and youth development.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Reporting to and adhering to the Childcare Supervisor and/or to the Supervisor’s Designate in the absence of the supervisor. The Registered Early Childhood Educator is responsible for organizing and implementing programs for children between the ages of 3 months to ages 4 years (McCowan).

The RECE will encourage children in activities to stimulate and develop a child’s social, intellectual, cognitive, physical and emotional growth, as well as to ensure their security and well-being.

This position will be based out of our McCowan Site and will work with ages 3 months to 4 years old. This position is for maternity leave coverage.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Foster collaborative partnerships with children and their families, recognizing that children are best understood within the context of their families, cultures, and communities. Promote a healthy, inclusive, and respectful environment that values each family’s individual background, experiences, beliefs, and needs.
• Conduct daily health checks of children, accurately record and report illnesses or health concerns, and communicate effectively and professionally with families.
• Demonstrate knowledge about theories related to the impact of caring and responsive
  relationships on children’s development learning, self-regulation, identity and well-being
• Understands thatchildren are capable and enthusiastic learners with unique personalities, skills and interests.
• Support children in developing coping skills, regulating their behaviors and interacting positively with others. Recognize allchildren’s capacity to self-regulate and their right to be supported to develop these skills.
• Use appropriate and effective communication methods (i.e. digital/Brightwheel) and strategies to share relevant information with families about their children’s development, learning, progress, and experiences. Build positive and respectful relationships with families by maintaining open, clear, and supportive communication.
• Provide safe, attentive, and appropriate supervision of children at all times; taking into consideration their age, developmental needs, abilities, and the learning environment. Maintain awareness of children’s activities and interactions while ensuring their safety, well-being, and active participation in the program.
• Assess individual child and group needs in collaboration with Toronto Children's Services Resource Consultant and follow through with recommended goals.
• Participate in weekly planning and observation to tailor daily implementation of developmentally age-appropriate activities to enhance the children's cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development in accordance with Excerpts from ELECT, the Child Care and Early Years Act, “How Does Learning Happen”, and the Children's Services Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI).
• Incorporate learning experiences that are responsive to the individual and group needs, interests, and abilities of children. Support children in exploring their community by accompanying them on community outings and field trips, while promoting meaningful learning, participation, and positive social experiences.
• To be receptive listeners and offer encouragement and support by responding appropriately to the ideas, concerns and needs of children and families.
• Follow and maintain all of Toronto Public Health IPAC guidelines, i.e. glove and handwashing routines etc.
• Maintain basic housekeeping, including washroom and sleep room routines. To ensure toys and equipment used in the program are well maintained in a safe, clean condition and kept in a good state of repair.
• Work closely with and provide support to team members, families and outside agencies to promote an inclusive environment.
• Demonstrate professional and appropriate procedures when working with Early Childhood Education students, supply educators, and newly hired staff. Provide guidance, support, and clear communication to help new team members understand program expectations, policies, routines, and professional responsibilities.
• Keep the supervisor informed of supply and equipment needs.

OTHER DUTIES

• Attend staff and team meetings asrequired.
• Be flexible and adaptable with shift assignments and other requirements.
• Proactively contribute to the organization.
• Initiates or assists with other projects as required

SKILLS

• Ability to lead diverse groups with confidence, patience, and structure.
• Positive and professional communication skills with children, families, colleagues, and community partners.
• Creative thinker with the ability to design fresh, engaging, inclusive and culturally appropriate programs.
• Basic behavioral management and conflict-resolution skills to de-escalate difficult situations.
• Basic Microsoft Office Suite and other digital media tools.
• Proven ability to apply sound judgement and work with limited supervision

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Two-yearEarly Childhood Education Diploma or Degree program
• A Two-year Child and Youth Diploma or Degree program (Ministry Director Approval), a combination of education and experience in the related field.
• Must have and maintain current registration with the College of Early Childhood Educatorsin good standing and/or must be able to obtain and maintain current registration in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
• A valid First Aid/CPR Level C certification
• Negative Vulnerable Sector Screening Check issued within one year of hire date
• Ministry-required medicalassessment

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

• Constant light to medium physical effort:liftingto 20 kg (44 lbs.), standing,bendingand stooping, pushing,twistingand walking.
• Environment: hot during summer and cold during winter when working outdoors

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Group Benefits Plan with Extended Healthcare and Dental Benefits
  
• Career growth and development opportunities
• A chance to play an active role in giving back to your community
• Employee Assistance Program

Although we appreciate each application, only those candidates being considered for the position will be contacted.

Tropicana Community Services commits to promoting inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) through its information and support, advocacy, programming, internal policies, and governance structures. Tropicana Community Services will aim to ensure that our staff reflect the experience, skills and diversity of the communities we serve and create an inclusive, barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact Human resources. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.