Job Description

Upper Canada Child Care - \xe2\x80\x9cA smile on each child\'s face\xe2\x80\xa6every day.\xe2\x80\x9d

Join our Team!

Registered Early Childhood Educator or equivalent (Child and Youth Worker or OCT Member) required for a Team Lead Position at St. Brendan CES (Stouffville, ON).

This is a full time position (30-40hrs/week). Candidates must be available to work a split shift in a before and after school program.

Starting Pay: $21.07 - $24.79/hour plus Wage Enhancement Grant ($2.00/hr), Team Lead Premium Pay, and Split Shift Premium ($2.00/hr).

What We Offer Our Educators:

As a large and growing organization, we have the ability to offer competitive compensation and rewards, including regular pay increases, wage enhancement grants, paid personal days, medical and dental benefits, split shift premium pay, paid training and development, involvement in charity initiatives, long term service awards, child care discounts, and the opportunity to advance and move throughout the organization. Upper Canada Child Care has recently expanded to include a forest school, allowing our educators to gain valuable knowledge and experience in this exciting area of child development and education.

Who We Are:

Upper Canada Child Care has over 30 years of experience in child care and education. We are a non-profit, government-licensed organization operating centres in communities throughout Toronto, York Region, and Simcoe County. Upper Canada Child Care is committed to providing quality programs that are guided by our organizational values of support, trust, safety, respect and professionalism. We believe that we set the stage for our children\'s success when we foster the foundations of belonging, well-being, engagement and expression in our programs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

In collaboration with the school age team, the Team Lead is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the program. The Team Lead serves as a source of information to parents, community partners, and teammates through knowledge and understanding of internal policies and procedures, government child care regulations, and dedication to early learning and development. Through professional conduct and respectful leadership, the Team Lead acts as a model and support to teammates, supply staff, volunteers, and students. The Team Lead shows support of the supervisor\'s decisions and consistently advises the supervisor of information pertaining to the program.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE); or approved equivalency, from a recognized college or university.
• A recent Vulnerable Sector Check
• Health assessment and record of immunization, as outlined by legislation.
• Up-to-date registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators (if applicable).
• Up-to-date certification in CPR-C and standard first aid
• Excellent organizational, and leadership skills; able to manage time effectively to meet the demands of the centre.
• Experience with inquiry/play based program design and implementation, and with the use of pedagogical documentation.
• Proven ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively and establish appropriate relationships with families, caregivers, and other professionals.
• Uses initiative; ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a professional disposition.
• Have the physical and emotional stamina to effectively supervise children in a variety of settings including outdoor public spaces.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft 365, Intranet, Dayforce, and Storypark.

Please apply by clicking on the available link, or email your resume to hr@ucccc.ca

Upper Canada Child Care is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from members of our diverse communities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact the interviewer in advance if you require accommodations.

Thank you for your interest; only applicants who may be interviewed will be contacted.

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Other details

• Pay Type Hourly

• Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON, Canada

Upper Canada Child Care