Assistant Educator / Accommodation Support Facilitator - Casual Supply

Upper Canada Child Care•Vaughan, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Upper Canada Child Care, a non-profit licensed provider since 1983, operates over 85 centres across Toronto, York Region, and Simcoe County. They offer a variety of programs including full-day, before and after school, summer camps, and a forest school. The organization is guided by values of support, trust, safety, respect, and professionalism, emphasizing play-based learning and outdoor exploration. They are committed to quality program delivery, providing specialized supports and training, and their Ministry of Education licensed programs reflect the four foundations of learning. The position involves assisting teachers in program delivery, ensuring compliance with all internal and external guidelines, policies, and procedures. The goal is to deliver a developmentally appropriate, play-based program by applying specialized skills and knowledge in early childhood education. This role aims to enhance classroom ratios and foster an inclusive environment through continuous collaboration and communication, supporting the organization’s vision, mission, and guiding values. This is a fully in-centre position.

Requirements

A recent Police Vulnerable Sector Check.
At least 18 years of age or older due to licensing requirements.
Health assessment and up-to-date record of immunization as outlined by legislation.
Up-to-date certification in CPR-C and Standard First Aid (training provided upon selection if required).
Basic understanding of special needs and knowledge of the developmental needs of children and demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge.
Proven ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively and establish appropriate relationships with families, caregivers and other professionals.
Ability to remain calm under pressure.
Uses initiative; applies sound reason in solving problems and resolves conflict in an effective, professional manner.
Have the physical and emotional stamina to effectively supervise children in a variety of settings including outdoor public spaces.
Ability to use computer systems and programs; including Dayforce, and Storypark.
Moderate level of physical effort is regularly required; including but not limited to kneeling, pushing, pulling, bending, and carrying.

Responsibilities

Applies current legislative expectations to support a program that is consistent with Ministry of Education requirements and in accordance with Upper Canada Child Care’s program statement.
Supports a program that is consistent with Ministry of Education requirements and in accordance with Upper Canada Child Care’s program statement.
Assists with program charts, daily logs, reports and administration tasks as required.
Participates in professional development opportunities, staff meetings and training sessions as required.
Engages with the children and provides a positive learning experience.
Provides a range of care including assisting with meals/snacks, toileting, diapering, dressing, etc.
Fosters the engagement of and ongoing communication with parents about the program and their children.
Completes program charts, daily logs, reports, and other administration tasks as required.
Uses Storypark for pedagogical documentation as a guide for program development.
Effectively collaborates and communicates with other team members, school personnel, and outside agencies to help support the needs of all children.
Provides guidance to students and volunteers as needed.
Works to support and maintain an inclusive environment.
Accepts direction from other staff members in order to best support the program.
May be required to interact with children on a 1:1 basis and/or supervise a group of children.
Provides information to parents when requested and encourages family engagement.
Observes pedagogical documentation as a guide for program development.
Contributes to the design of Individual Support Plans and supports the implementation with full effort in collaboration with the Inclusion Support team.
May attend meetings with internal and/or external agencies and individuals as part of the Individual Support Plan.
Performs general housekeeping and classroom duties for children aged 0-12 years (e.g. meal/snack preparation, toileting, diapering, dressing, etc).