Job Description

Sister Carmelina's Preschool Academy is located in Woodbridge Ontario and is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Early Childhood Educator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children and creating a nurturing learning environment. The RECE will take responsibility for organizing activities, maintaining safety, and providing a consistently well-run, high-quality program. This is a Floater/Standby position. You must be available to work flexible hours Monday to Friday throughout the year.

Responsibilities:

Lead a toddler/preschool program based on Ministry of Education guidelines. Plan and organize a safe environment and supervise children to protect their safety and personal well-being at all times while in the program. Work as part of a team. Plan and implement suitable high quality care programs and play based education - How Does Learning Happen? Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years (HDLH) curriculum to meet the needs of all children. Plan physical activity program for up to 60 minutes twice daily. Design and implement art, STEM, nutrition, cooking, anti-bullying, health information activities, social skills, and other curriculum as required. Utilize early childhood education techniques to develop engaging lesson plans. Maintain up-to-date program records, including attendance. Communicate with parents/caregivers and teachers on a daily basis to provide updates. Set up and prepare classrooms according to the policies and guidelines provided.
Qualifications:

Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field such as Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Work, Education, etc. Experience in behaviour management, and conflict resolution. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with parents/ families, colleagues, school personnel and service providers of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities. Strong skills in knowledge of and ability to lead physical activity, health and nutrition and social skills activities. Proven track record in using positive, effective strategies to lead activities with groups of children. Ability to prioritize. Experience working with children with extra support needs. Knowledge and awareness of Catholic traditions and holidays or the willingness to learn. Current Standard first aid/ CPR Level C certificate required. Updated immunization records required. Acceptable Vulnerable Police Record Check.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26.86 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 30 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Discounted or free food On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have a current RECE certification with the CECE? Are you available Monday to Friday?
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-06-30