Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

1155jobs; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child and youth mental health center in East Toronto is seeking a Registered Early Childhood Educator. This role involves providing high-quality care and programming for children and families, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and adhering to licensing requirements. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Early Childhood Education and strong interpersonal skills to support vulnerable populations.

Qualifications

• Membership in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
• Knowledge of best practices in working with infants/young children.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality learning and supportive child care program.
• Create programming that is developmentally appropriate.
• Observe and document children’s daily activities.

Skills

Program Development

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Education

Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Rosalie Hall is an accredited Child and Youth Mental Health Centre located in East Toronto. We provide a comprehensive range of specialized care and treatment programs/services and infant mental health intervention focusing on the needs of pregnant youth, young parents, their children and families.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Registered Early Childhood Educator will:

• Provide a high quality learning and supportive child care program that addresses the unique needs of the Early Learning and Child Care Centre’s (ELCC) children and families;
• Provide exceptional supervision and programming based on children’s emerging skills, interests and needs;
• Represent the program and agency internally and externally within the community as required to collaborate with other service providers/agencies to meet the needs of clients and the program

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Membership in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
• Knowledge of best practices in working with infants/young children who may be part of a family with complex needs, including familiarity with concepts related to infant mental health, youth mental health, trauma, and poverty.
• Demonstrated skills related to program development implementation in conjunction with the ELCC’s philosophy and the Ministry of Education’s document on How Does Learning Happen?
• Excellent ability to set priorities and demonstrates flexibility to address competing demands
• Ability to identify learning needs and seek consultation and support through supervision
• Ability to work in teams and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills that support positive and solution-focused interactions
• Ability to be enthusiastic, resilient and maintain composure when personal resources are challenged
• Sensitivity to an anti-bias/anti-oppressive approach to service
• Knowledge of related policy agendas, relevant legislation and Canadian Centre for Accreditation standards that impact the delivery of early childhood education services within the context of a Children’s Mental Health Centre

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be knowledgeable of and adhere to licensing requirements set out by the City of Toronto Children’s Services and the Ministry of Education
• Complete tasks assigned during each shift
• Ability to lift (up to 25 kg/55 lbs)
• Adhere to professional obligations for continuous learning
• Meet children’s needs in a supportive and empathetic manner
• Role model appropriate behaviour
• Create programming that is developmentally appropriate and offers meaningful learning experiences o Balancing indoor/outdoor, quiet/active, individual/group activities
• Establishing, implementing and maintaining daily activity schedules and care routines
• Completing Ages and Stages Questionnaires for each child o Developing Individualized Support Plans and Developmental Support Plans
• Adhere to behaviour guidance policies established by Rosalie Hall
• Observe and document children’s daily activities
• Maintain clear and concise reporting of accidents, injuries, illnesses, and case notes
• Work collaboratively and respectfully with co-workers, families and community partners
• Discuss daily activities, progress and concerns with families
• Provide an environment for students which supports learning, development, guidance and evaluation

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Promote the ongoing direction of Rosalie Hall as a respectful and inclusive environment that addresses clients’ needs holistically.

• Keep all matters pertaining to clients confidential
• Adhere to all agency mission, philosophy, policy and procedure systems
• Actively participate in program and agency-wide staff meetings, training opportunities and supervision/support sessions on a regular basis
• Undertake shifting tasks and duties in a flexible manner to meet the demands of an expanded and changing program model
• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and practice Universal Precautions

Rosalie Hall deals with a vulnerable client population including infants and young children who are currently unable to be vaccinated against Covid-19. As a result, we are hiring staff that are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to offer as much protection as possible to our clients, staff, and volunteers.

Rosalie Hall is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. Applications are encouraged from qualified individuals who reflect the diversity of our community.

We are committed to developing an inclusive selection process and work environment. If contacted for an interview, please advise the manager if you require any accommodation during the interview process.

*In your cover letter, please identify your most relevant experience to the role, your potential start date, and salary expectations.