Job Description

Competition Number: REQ 6769
TITLE: Early Childhood Educator
DIVISION: Centres for Community Services & Health Sciences
SALARY: Payband H, starting rate $36.29 per hour
HOURS: Monday to Friday (varied)
HOURS PER WEEK: 35
LOCATION: 160 Kendal Avenue
STATUS: Full-Time Support
EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately
CLOSING DATE: July 11, 2025
Land Acknowledgement
George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.
Equity Statement
George Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.
GBC Vision
To be a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Supervisor/Manager, the incumbent undertakes all duties pertaining to the care and education of the children enrolled in the Early Childhood Laboratory Centre. The incumbent also models skills and provides feedback to the Early Childhood Education students to support their theoretical training.
Key Responsibilities:

• Plans developmental appropriate curriculum for children between 6 weeks to 10 years old that is congruent with the department philosophy and meets the requirements of the governing legislation.

• Provides behaviour guidance and ongoing supervision of playroom, playground, group, individual and routine activities.

• Ensures overall health and safety of children enrolled in the program by maintaining a sanitary and safe environment and identifying children who are unwell.

• Arranges children's play space to reflect the philosophy of the curriculum; builds and maintains responsive relationships with individual and groups of children in care.

• Demonstrates and explains effective curriculum and guidance strategies; models, supports, mentors, and guides the Early Childhood Educators (ECE) students.

• Establishes and maintains a collaborative relationship with families through open communication by daily written charts, daily interactions, formal parent interviews and parent information sessions.

• Maintains currency in the curriculum methodology used at the centre and in other areas related to the field of Early Childhood Development by participating in a variety of Professional development activities.

• Collaborates with colleagues, shares expertise and practical knowledge; participates in centre and program development meetings.

• Other duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Two-year Early Childhood Education diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution or the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario (AECEO) equivalency.

• Must be currently registered with the College of E.C.E. (RECE).

• Minimum one year post diploma experience in a licensed preschool/childcare setting.

• Current St. John's Ambulance or Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate.

• Participation in mandatory professional development workshops as required by the College of Early Childhood Educators.

• Must have health assessment and immunization as required by the Ministry of Education including Covid 19 vaccinations.

• Experience developing weekly curriculum for children.

• Knowledge of Indigenous culture, and language/s, and experience working with Indigenous families and communities is an asset.

Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to provide guidance and feedback to ECE students; high degree of diplomacy and tact.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; proven observation and reporting skills.

• Ability to spend most of the day at the child's level (i.e., sitting on the floor, or on child-height chairs).

• Able to bend, stoop and lift child to adult height (up to 20 kg or 44 lbs) and to move children's furniture or equipment to prepare room for programming needs.

• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member.

• Demonstrated commitment in delivering excellent service to others as this is key in supporting the success of our students and our College.

• Solid communication, collaboration, teamwork, and people skills.

• Flexibility in adapting to change and in participating in consultative decision-making processes.

• Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College's priorities on diversity and equity.

Note: All prospective staff being considered for these positions will be required to undergo a criminal reference check.
Hours of Work: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm OR 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.
Notes:

• The College requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.
• Priority will be given to internal candidates per our Support Staff Collective Agreement. External candidates are welcome to apply, and their applications will be considered after the internal review is complete. George Brown College may keep applications for up to 12 months and may contact you for future opportunities.

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