Available Positions

Park Lawn Preschool Inc. operates three non-profit child care centres located in the Park Lawn-Queensway area in Etobicoke. We are currently seeking Registered Early Childhood Educators and Early Childhood Assistants to join our on-call Casual/Supply Team.

Responsibilities

• Following an Emergent/Inquiry based curriculum model, the incumbent will be required to plan and implement age appropriate programs that stimulate and enriches children’s development for children ages 18 months – 10 years of age.

• Work in accordance with the policies and guidelines set out in the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, Toronto Public Health, and Toronto Children’s Services Assessment for Quality Improvement.

• Assist team teachers in maintaining children’s safety and well being.

• Assist in documentation.

• Establish and maintains collaborative relationships with parents and families by utilizing a variety of communication tools (HiMama, daily conversations, newsletters, children’s daily charts, etc) while being sensitive to their culture and beliefs.

• May be responsible for guiding students and volunteers.

• Assist with administrative tasks in the classroom; ensuring records are accurate and up to date (attendances, cleaning schedules, accident reports, etc).

• Required to attend and participate in centre/organization staff meetings and workshops.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Early Childhood Education program (2 years recognized College Diploma or University Degree).

• ECEs must be registered with the College of ECE in “Good Standing”.

• Recent (within 6 months) Police Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

• Must possess a valid Standard First Aid/CPR certificate for Infant and Child.

• Minimum of 6 months experience working with children in a child care setting.

• Experience with HiMama an asset.

• Fluent in English, verbal and written.

• Physically able to participate in program with children inside and outside the classroom.

• Sensitive and inclusive to the children and families’ needs.

• Able to work well within a team environment by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with children, parents, staff and program specialists.

• Flexible and adaptable to changing environments.

• Exhibit a genuine, nurturing, and caring attitude in the classroom.

Hours:

Part time and Split shifts between the hours of 7:00am-6:00pm.

Salary:

RECE – $22.39/hour
Assistant – $17.00/hour

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