ECE Teacher

Family Day Care Services•Brampton, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Work with us at Family Day! Put your training, experience and passion for quality Child Care and Early Learning to work at Family Day. Position Available: RECE, Contract Part Time, 25 hours/week, 5 hours/day, Split Shift. Location: Sacred Heart B&A. Salary: $32,011. Vacancy Type: New. Start Date: September 1, 2026. End Date: June 25, 2027. About Family Day: 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. There are many reasons to work with Family Day: Family Day Offers: Competitive compensation Generous vacation, sick leave and medical appointments Child Care discount Discounted GoodLife memberships Training & professional development funding Potential for career growth Employee referral bonus A positive and diverse work environment

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

Reporting to the Centre Supervisor the R.E.C.E. is responsible for providing and supporting 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 reflects children’s interest and responds 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.