Assistant Educator

Upper Canada Child Care - “A smile on each child’s face every day.”
We are currently recruiting Assistant Educators to join our Team in Markham at the following locations: Ashton Meadows PS & Nokiidaa PS.
**Pay Range**:
Assistant Educator $20.20 - $23.08/hour (includes General Operating Grant) plus Wage Enhancement Grant (up to $2.00/hr) and Split Shift Premium ($2.00/hr).

**Position Type & Required Availability**:
**Who We Are**:
Upper Canada Child Care, non-profit licensed provider since 1983, operates 85+ centres in Toronto, York Region, and Simcoe County. We offer full-day and before and after school programs, summer camps, and a forest school. Guided by values of support, trust, safety, respect, and professionalism, we prioritize play-based learning and outdoor exploration. We invest in quality program delivery, providing specialized supports and training. Ministry of Education licensed, our programs reflect the four foundations of learning. Join us and help put “a smile on each child’s face every day.”
**What We Offer Our Educators**:
As a large and growing organization, we have the ability to 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, childcare discounts, group RRSP program, formal mentorship program and the opportunity to advance and move throughout the organization. Upper Canada Child Care also operates summer day camps at select locations, in addition to unique programs such as residential camp and forest school.
**Position Summary**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Applies current legislative expectations to support a program that is consistent with Ministry of Education requirements and in accordance with Upper Canada Child Care’s program statement.
- Participates in professional development opportunities, staff meetings and training sessions as required.
- Engages with the children and provides a positive learning experience. Provides a range of care including assisting with meals/snacks, toileting, diapering, dressing, etc.
- Fosters the engagement of and ongoing communication with parents about the program and their children.
- Completes program charts, daily logs, reports, and other administration tasks as required.
- Uses Storypark for pedagogical documentation as a guide for program development.
- Effectively collaborates and communicates with other team members, school personnel, and outside agencies to help support the needs of all children.
- Provides guidance to students and volunteers as needed.
- Identifies children in need of additional support. Guides parents through the process of accessing resources. Helps design and implement individual support plans as required.

**Qualifications & Requirements**:

- A recent Vulnerable Sector Check
- Health assessment and record of immunization, as outlined by legislation.
- Up-to-date certification in CPR-C and Standard First Aid
- Experience with inquiry/play based program design and implementation, and with the use of pedagogical documentation an asset.
- 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.
- Moderate level of physical effort is regularly required; including but not limited to kneeling, pushing, pulling, bending, and carrying.

Thank you for your interest; only applicants who may be interviewed will be contacted.
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