Villa Charities Inc. is currently recruiting for energetic, motivated Early Childhood Educator (ECE) to teach a variety of educational subjects and developmental skills to children, from toddlers to preschool. The ECE will have excellent communication skills when discussing students' problems and progress with parents, to ensure constant communication about the children's development.
The incumbent in this position is required to provide quality supervision and guidance of daily activities for toddlers and school-age children.
What we offer
- Salary range $25-$27 per hour
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Free gym/health club membership
- GRRSP contribution
- Employee Group Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
Major Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, parents and children and the ability to work with a team
- Plan and develop child care programs in accordance with provincial standards
- Provide supervision and guidance of daily activities,and special activities
- Provide opportunity for creative expression through the mediums of art, dramatic play and music
- Assess the developmental level of children
- Establish guidelines for behaviour
- Conduct and monitor activity programs designed for young children
- Prepare craft materials and assist children to use them
- Prepare and serve snacks
- Arrange transition periods such as transitioning from room to room, hand washing, lunch etc
- Observe children and report on observations to supervisor
- Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
- Assist in maintaining records of children
- Takes inventory, organizes and replenishes supplies
- Assist in housekeeping duties i.e. sanitizing tables, toys, furniture
Qualifications Required
- Early Childhood Education Assistant Diploma an asset
- Knowledge of subsidy and Quality Assessment with the City of Toronto
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
- Self manages on-going professional development
- Experience working with toddler/preschool children
- Demonstrates ability to maintain an effective work relationship with families, colleagues and service providers
- Effective interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
- Fluent in English, both oral and written
- Current CPR/First Aid certificate
- Current Criminal Reference Check Report (Vulnerable Sector)
- Current Immunization Records
- Current COVID vaccines
Current Requirements
2 RECE at Columbus Early Learning Centre (Regina Mundi ), 70 Playfair Ave, North York, ON M6B 2P9
1 RECE at Columbus Early Learning Centre (Casa Abruzzo), 340 Falstaff Avenue, Toronto, ON M6L 3E7
GENERAL RECRUITMENT STATEMENT
Villa Charities Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recruit and hire without discrimination and are committed to fair and accessible recruitment practices.
Accommodation is available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with applicable legislation.
Villa Charities Inc. does not use artificial intelligence in its recruitment process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.00-$27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North York, ON M6A 1C3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you currently or in future require employer sponsorship to work in Canada?
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Registered Early Childhood Educator (required)
Work Location: In person
