Job Description

Job Posting: Registered Early Childhood Educator START DATE: December 2025

Hippo Nursery School is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, and responsible RECE to add to our team to lead and team teach in a preschool and toddler-aged group. The successful candidate will be a creative, and hard-working team player who demonstrates good leadership, and excellent communication skills and is ready to work in collaboration with both staff and parents.

What we offer you

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RECE: Full-time - 1 Year Contract

Salary dependant on experience, up to $28.00 per hour, including the WEG

Eligible for medical and dental benefits after 3 months probation

Eligible for RRSP contribution program after 3 months probation

Creative work environment always striving to achieve excellence

A goal of well-being and balance

Co-operative style nursery schoolnear Christie St. and St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto

About Hippo School

Hippo Nursery School's model of early childhood education utilizes a child-centered with an emphasis on creativity and collaboration in a play-based and inclusive learning environment. As a co-operative-style nursery school, we offer families a high level of parent participation. We have been a mainstay in the St. Clair West community for almost 75 years and as one of the early pioneers of the co-op preschool movement in Toronto, much of the philosophy that evolved at Hippo is now taught in early childhood education programs in colleges and universities.

Summary of the Position

Plans and implements, in consultation with the Supervisor, age-appropriate programs to support the children's cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development. This shall be done per the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), Hippo's philosophy and the Early Learning and Assessment Criteria for Quality Improvement (AQI).

Incorporates learning experiences designed to meet the individual needs of the children.

Provides a physically safe and emotionally supportive environment showing sensitivity to the individual needs of the children in all aspects of development.

Directs staff, students, and volunteers in implementing the program.

Abide by the College or Early Childhood Educators Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice

Qualifications and Other Requirements:

Must provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Check

Registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators

Valid Standard First Aid and CPR certification

Able to work effectively as a team player and able to lead and inspire a team.

Experience planning and implementing an Emergent Curriculum

Understanding of legislation and standards, including the City of Toronto AQI.

Understanding Ministry of Education requirements

Experience teaching in a child care centre would be an asset; toddlers and preschool experience preferred.

Ability to be flexible, show initiative, and work independently

Ability to attend some evening meetings mostly on zoom

A passion for working with children and their families

Strong communication skills - comfortable communicating with parents and directing volunteers

A strong work ethic

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match
Application question(s):

Do you have an Early Childhood Education diploma or degree? Do you have a current (less than 6 months old) Vulnerable Sector Check? Are you registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators?
Work Location: In person