Job Description

We are looking for an experienced (3+ years), enthusiastic, reliable, and outgoing Early Childhood Educator to join our team to provide a nurturing education for young children in our child care center. The right candidate will possess experience working with young children and a genuine interest in the field of early education. The right candidate will be efficient in managing a daycare. and ensuring compliance with all policies. This is a great opportunity to work with an energetic and dedicated team while enjoying the stability of a great firm.

Responsibilities:

Ensures and facilitates the smooth functioning of all aspects of the centre in order to best serve children and families Ensures licensing requirements are met at all times Develops and enforces programming for special events and guides staff to inject creativity into their programming Ensures centre is presentable in terms of cleanliness in compliance with Toronto Public Health (TPH), update communication boards, etc. Develops and maintains positive relationships and regular communication with parents and the wider community Markets the centre to prospective parents and recruit parents and families Manages all parent concerns and issues in accordance with policies Completes all administration and paperwork required by regulatory bodies Provides leadership, supervision and support to all centre staff Assists in conducting ongoing informal and annual formal performance management and evaluations of centre staff Ensures appropriate professional development opportunities are made available to centre staff from the Region and in accordance with identified training needs of staff at the centre Assists in the recruitment and coordinates the selection, hiring and orientation of all new staff to the centre, within centre-approved processes and polices Works closely with the centre's management team to ensure the efficient administrative operation of the centre Communicates key messages on decisions made by the management team to centre staff on an ongoing basis. Ensures regular liaison and communication, as required and applicable, with third parties, including custodial and maintenance services, etc. Performs other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Management Team Available to work various shifts between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm Able to work within the needs of the centre when required due to on-site emergency, staff shortage, staff meetings, management meetings, etc. Manages parent fees invoicing and collection Helps to create and manage the budgeting as required

Qualifications:

Must be a RECE and a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators - Please note no Montessori experience is required Be a previous supervisor or assistant supervisor for at least 5 years and worked with an enrolment of 75 plus Worked as a RECE for at least 3 years in a classroom Must have sound knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint Knowledge and use of social media platforms and Lillio (HiMama) Valid Standard First Aid & CPR-C Police Vulnerable Sector Screen within the past 6 months 2-Step TB test Food Handling Certification Demonstrated solid knowledge of the ELECT Document, How Does Learning Happen?, Think, Feel, Act, the CCEYA, and the program philosophy. Superior interpersonal skills with a high degree of initiative and dedication A committed team player who provides a supportive work environment for staff while providing a high quality of programming standards for children Must provide references.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Extended health care Paid time off
Education:

DCS / DEC (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-03-17