Job Description
Employment Type:
Full-time, Bargaining Unit (Multiple Positions)
Work Hours:
35 hours/week
Work Setting:
Exclusively Onsite
Salary:
External Rate: F7 - $48,214.75
Internal Rate: F8 - $49,198.73
Application Deadline:
July 27th, 2023, by 11:59 pm
Program Overview – Child Care & Family Services, Woodfield Child Care & Aquabella Child Care
The RECE staff is responsible for the care of children in group settings by working with other team members to plan, supervise and implement the daily program. This position is responsible for providing appropriate direction, encouragement and support to the children, their families, staff, students, and volunteers in addition to being flexible, resourceful, sensitive, and respectful of individual needs.
What You Will Do
Responsible for the guidance and care of children in groups and for assisting in the planning and implementation of daily programs with a pedagogical approach consistent with the Ministry of Education’s policies, pedagogy and curriculum and the City of Toronto’s Quality Care Requirements.- Responsible for abiding by the Unit and WoodGreen policies and other regulations as stated in the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 and City of Toronto’s AQI. This includes maintaining legal staff: child ratios and necessitates working closely with full time staff.
- Responsible for setting reasonable limits according to the child's developmental stage, and for giving appropriate direction, encouragement, and support individually and in groups. This includes providing extra stimulation to help delayed children when necessary.
- Responsible for recognizing, dealing with, and defining unusual behaviour and, if unable to deal with behaviour successfully, reporting to Manager or a full-time RECE staff member. May also include working with various professional and resource persons as required to alleviate problems.
- Responsible for recording the daily attendance of the children, receiving medical information as required especially in cases of ongoing absenteeism, and reporting to the appropriate personnel.
- Responsible for the daily safety, health, and hygienic conditions of the children.
- Responsible for safely escorting children outside of the centre and ensuring that adequate supervision is provided on all outings.
- Responsible for written daily reports on children, for completing written assessments and developmental checklists as required, and for informing parents on an on-going basis about children's progress.
- Responsible for the upkeep of equipment and furnishings, for informing the Manager when replenishment is necessary, for sharing housekeeping responsibilities, and for assessing equipment needs and making recommendations regarding purchases.
- Responsible for reporting any signs of physical or mental abuse of any children in care to the proper authorities.
- Responsible for performing housekeeping duties which may include but are not limited to the following: sweeping, disinfecting washroom/diaper change facilities, cleaning and set-up of lunch tables, preparing and serving lunches, laundry, and other duties as designated.
What You Bring to the Team
Early Childhood Education Diploma or equivalent.- Current RECE (Registered Early Childhood Educator) Certification from CECE.
- Valid Certification in Standard First Aid/CPR-C.
What Will Set You Apart
Demonstrated understanding of Early Learning Framework.- Ability to handle emergencies.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others and provide work direction as required.
- Ability to use professional judgment daily within established guidelines.
- Ability to accommodate competing demands.
- Ability to maintain neat and accurate records and prepare reports.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with children, parents, staff, teachers, and the public.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information related to children, parents and staff.
- Ability to speak a second language is considered an asset.
- Health assessment including up-to-date immunization records and TB test required.
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