Job Description

The ECE provides high quality, developmentally appropriate and enriched activities having children's individual interests and needs in consideration. The ECE's practices must be following the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and the childcare licensing standards identified by the City of Toronto, Ministry of Education and the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014.

Main Responsibilities:

Plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities for children while meeting the child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development

Observes and keeps record of children's development, needs and interests

Follow and implement all center's policies and procedures

Ensures that the program operates in compliance with all the licensing standards

Participate in meetings as requested

Participate in mentoring and training students

Supervise children to guarantee their safety and well-being

Plan environments and experiences that support intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development and learning through play exploration and inquiry

Provide a daily balance of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor, and individual/group activities

Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits

Role model appropriate behavior

Maintain clear and concise reporting of accidents, injuries, illnesses, as well as conducting health checks of children
Ensures toys and equipment used in activities are maintained in a safe clean condition and kept in a good state of repair. Sets up activity area and ensures physical environment is safe.

Provide guidance and ensure correct use of the materials

Assist with light cleaning

Fundamental knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act, How Does Learning Happen? and Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT) Maintains regular communication with parents
Maintain records (daily log, check lists, Hi Mama reports, etc.)

Skills and Responsibilities:

RECE diploma

CPR

Vulnerable Police check

Updated immunization

Excellent Communication Skills

Reliable/punctual

Physical Conditions and capacities:

Bending and kneeling thought the day

Ability to lift 30 pounds

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.86-$26.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance Vision care
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Work Location: In person