210 - BROOKSIDE CC/SA/EDP - ECE Teacher

Family Day Care Services • Toronto, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Family Day Care Services is a non-profit, charitable organization with a long and distinguished history of providing high-quality early learning and child care services to children and families throughout Toronto, York and Peel Regions. We are a multi service organization with over 700 employees, providing a broad range of services including: 29 Child Care Centres, 49 Before and After Care programs, 204 Licensed Home Child Cares, 9 EarlyON programs, 2 Homework Plus programs, and Special Needs Resourcing for children and their families living in the Greater Toronto Area.

Requirements

• Early Childhood Education Degree or Diploma
• Must be registered and a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
• Minimum of 2 years of child care experience preferred
• Well-developed skills in areas such as leadership, communication, organization, assessment, teamwork, confidentiality, commitment and accountability, initiative and creativity
• Knowledge of best practices in the Early Learning development field
• Commitment to social inclusion
• Medical required – including TB (two stages) 6 months current to hiring date
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check 6 months current to hiring date
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR, level C
• Able to work all shifts between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Nice To Haves

• Training in HIGH FIVE®, PHCD or HIGH FIVE® Sport is a definite asset

Responsibilities

• Provide and support an Early Learning and Development environment for children (0-12 years) in a group setting, in keeping with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), municipal guidelines and the policies and procedures of Family Day.
• Implement and practice the High/Scope® educational approach to curriculum and the Hanen Learning Language and Loving It™ Program.
• Plan, develop and implement programs that reflect children’s interests and respond to diverse individual and cultural needs.
• Participate in short and long term planning and evaluation activities.
• Observe and assess children’s progress and behavior to ensure the programs meet individual and group needs.
• Lead and/or participate in assessment meetings for children with special needs with the supervisor and/or other agencies; make recommendations to adapt programs as necessary.
• Demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and support to the family unit.
• Practice respectful communication with children, parents, colleagues, teachers, managers, students and volunteers.
• Support, comfort and encourage children who are experiencing difficulties and help them to understand and handle their feelings.
• Manage within the Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety standards.
• Guide and assist children in the development of independent eating, dressing and toileting habits.
• Participate in regular staff meetings, individual supervision, training and related activities both internal and external including the performance review.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Family Day fosters a positive inclusive workplace culture, with a workforce that is representative of the families and communities it serves.
• Committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, Family Day encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who may need accommodation, to apply to join our team.
• In accordance with Ontario’s hiring transparency requirements, no artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
• This document is available in alternate formats upon request.
• Family Day Care Services is committed to providing a safe environment for children. All applicants will be thoroughly screened using background checks and a review process.
• In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Family Day Care Services will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need to ensure your equal participation, feel free to contact Human Resources at [email protected].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree