Teacher (RECE)

Fitzrovia Real Estate; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call schedule

On-site work

Job summary

Fitzrovia Real Estate invites applicants for an On-Call Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) to support Bloomsbury Academy classrooms across locations in the GTA. You will cover staff absences and periods of higher enrollment, delivering developmentally appropriate Montessori-inspired programs for children 18 months to 6 years on-site.

Candidates must be a registered RECE in good standing, with Montessori training considered a strong asset.

Qualifications

• Montessori training, certification, or demonstrated Montessori classroom experience.
• Private childcare experience preferred.
• Registration in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
• Knowledge of CCEYA, How Does Learning Happen, and ELEC documents is an asset.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain open communication with colleagues, supervisors, and families.
• Proficiency in navigating a technologically rich school environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to plan developmentally appropriate activities.
• Commitment to professional development and attending trainings.
• Excellent attention to detail and calm under pressure.
• Understanding confidentiality and ethical standards in childcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Bloomsbury staff to design and implement Montessori-aligned curriculum.
• Enhance the program by identifying ways to enrich learning, independence, and growth.
• Use ELECT, How Does Learning Happen, and AQI to evaluate and plan.
• Maintain a supportive, inclusive learning environment supporting development.
• Observe and document children's progress, communicating concerns to families.
• Promote positive interactions and supervise classroom, playground, and activities.
• Maintain accurate child records and notify Directors of updates.
• Assess progress to tailor learning experiences to individuals and groups.
• Deliver hands-on learning across all areas of development.
• Maintain professionalism and appropriate behavior guidance.
• Foster partnerships with families through ongoing communication.
• Montessori experience is a strong asset for the role.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication with families

Organization skills

Professional development

Confidentiality

Calm under pressure

Ethical standards

Education

College registration in good standing

Montessori training asset

Job description

As an On-Call Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) Teacher, you will step into Bloomsbury Academy classrooms on an as-needed basis to cover staff absences, vacations, leaves of absence, and periods of increased enrollment. Working with children aged 18 months to 6, you will quickly adapt to each site's routines and implement developmentally appropriate programming in your assigned classroom, fostering a safe, inclusive environment that supports children's holistic development while adhering to regulatory standards and organizational philosophy.

At Fitzrovia and Bloomsbury Academy, we pride ourselves on being an entrepreneurial and innovative organization, which makes this role well suited for a candidate looking to roll up their sleeves, wear multiple hats and contribute to all aspects of real estate investment and development.

This is an on-call position: you will be scheduled on an as-needed basis and must be available to work on-site at any Bloomsbury Academy location, with as much advance notice as possible.

This position is being created to build a reliable on-call roster and ensure consistent coverage across our Bloomsbury Academy locations. The hourly rate for this position is $27 - $30 based on skills and experience. As an on-call team member, hours are not guaranteed and will vary based on business needs, with vacation pay paid out in accordance with the Employment Standards Act.

Fitzrovia uses AI-enabled tools to assist in screening and assessing applications. Final hiring decisions are made by Fitzrovia’s hiring team.

Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance of the Director/Site Supervisor Teacher at your assigned location, collaborate with Bloomsbury staff to design and implement a curriculum tailored to the developmental needs of children in the assigned classroom, incorporating Montessori principles and practices where applicable.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of the program by identifying innovative ways to enrich children’s learning experiences and foster independence, curiosity, and growth.
• Utilize assessment tools such as Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT), How Does Learning Happen?, and AQI to evaluate program effectiveness, monitor children’s progress, and inform program planning.
• Foster a supportive, inclusive, and prepared learning environment that promotes children’s cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and practical life development.
• Observe children daily to monitor overall health, development, and well-being, documenting observations and communicating potential learning or behavioural concerns to the Director/Site Supervisor Teacher and families as appropriate.
• Promote positive interactions, self-regulation, and respectful behaviour guidance while providing ongoing supervision during classroom, playground, group, individual, and routine activities.
• Maintain accurate and complete child records, including emergency contact information, allergy lists, developmental observations, and other required documentation, ensuring the Director/Site Supervisor Teacher is informed of any updates.
• Observe and assess children’s progress, interests, and developmental needs to support individualized learning experiences and ensure programs meet both individual and group needs.
• Facilitate engaging, hands-on learning experiences that encourage exploration, independence, concentration, and skill development across all areas of learning.
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and supportive atmosphere through fair, consistent, and developmentally appropriate behaviour guidance practices.
• Foster collaborative partnerships with families through ongoing communication, support, and resource sharing to promote children’s success and well-being.
• Previous Montessori classroom experience and/or Montessori training is considered a strong asset, with demonstrated understanding of child-led learning, prepared environments, and fostering independence in young children.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Montessori training, certification, or demonstrated experience in a Montessori classroom environment considered a strong asset
• Prior experience in private childcare is preferred
• Registration in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators required
• Knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), How Does Learning Happen, and ELEC document considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and maintain open communication with colleagues, supervisors, and families
• Considerable proficiency in navigating a technologically rich school environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and curriculum
• Commitment to maintaining professional standards and ongoing professional development, including attending workshops, conferences, and in-house training
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations
• Strong understanding of confidentiality protocols and ethical standards in childcare settings

Why Bloomsbury Academy and Fitzrovia:

Bloomsbury Academy is a high-quality learning program with a beautifully designed learning space, a dedicated playground, and a gymnasium conveniently located within Fitzrovia Collection communities. Our "playful teaching" approach prepares students for a successful transition to primary school and beyond.

Fitzrovia is a vertically integrated development and asset manager focused on Class-A and vintage-style apartment buildings across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Montreal. Fitzrovia provides best-in-class development, construction, property and asset management with a focus on design, active lifestyle management and exceptional customer service.

Fitzrovia partners with public institutions, pension funds and high net worth investors who have a bias towards long-term cash flow generating assets. The company is the largest developer of purpose-built rental apartments in Canada with over $9 billion of assets under management.

We focus on our people and our culture, and offer a competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities. As a proud Canadian company, we are consistently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by The National Apartment Association. To learn more about Fitzrovia and Bloomsbury, visit www.fitzrovia.ca and www.bloomsbury.ca.

Fitzrovia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please reach us at [e-mail].