Registered Early Childhood Educator & Assistant Educator

Upper Canada Child Care is currently recruiting Registered Early Childhood Educator(s) and Assistant Educator(s) to join our Team in Markham at the following location: Buttonville PS.

Starting Pay:

• RECE or Equivalent: $25.06 - $28.64/hour plus Wage Enhancement Grant ($2.00/hr), Split Shift Premium ($2.00/hr) & Canada Wide Early Learning & Child Care (up to $1.00/hr for RECEs where applicable)
• Assistant: $19.61 - $22.41/hour plus Wage Enhancement Grant ($2.00/hr) and Split Shift Premium ($2.00/hr)

• Candidates must be available to work a split shift in a before and after school program.

Position Type & Required Availability:

• Casual Supply status (variable hours): Candidates must be available to work a minimum of 5 assigned shifts every month.

Who We Are:

Upper Canada Child Care has over 40 years of experience in child care and education. We are a non-profit, government-licensed organization operating centres in communities throughout Toronto, York Region, and Simcoe County. Upper Canada Child Care is committed to providing quality programs that are guided by our organizational values of support, trust, safety, respect and professionalism. We believe that we set the stage for our children’s success when we foster the foundations of belonging, well-being, engagement and expression in our programs.

What We Offer Our Educators:

As a large and growing organization, we offer competitive compensation and rewards, including regular pay increases, wage enhancement grants, paid personal days, medical and dental benefits, split shift premium pay, paid training and development, involvement in charity initiatives, long term service awards, child care discounts, group RRSP program and the opportunity to advance and move throughout the organization. We have recently expanded to include a forest school, allowing our educators to gain valuable knowledge and experience in this exciting area of child development and education.

Position Summary:

To ensure operational and curriculum requirements are met in compliance with all Ministry and organizational guidelines, and to deliver a developmentally appropriate, play-based program by applying specialized skills and knowledge related to early childhood education.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education from a recognized college or university (for ECE position).
• 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 registration with the College of ECEs (if applicable).
• Up-to-date certification in CPR-C and Standard First Aid (training provided upon selection if required).
• Experience with inquiry/play based program design and implementation, and with the use of pedagogical documentation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Uses initiative; applies sound reason in solving problems and resolves conflict in a calm, professional manner.
• Proven ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively and establish appropriate relationships with families, coworkers and other professionals.
• 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.
• Performs general housekeeping and classroom duties. May be asked to occasionally fill in as cook (job description to be provided).