Early Years

Role: Early Years - On Call Program Supply

Reports to: Senior Director, Early Years Services

Location: Various Sites across York Region

Hours: Part-time

Compensation: $21.55 - $24.75 per hour dependent on qualifications and experience

Organization Overview

Social Enterprise for Canada (SEC) is a charitable organization started in 1989 and serving York Region, Peel Region and Simcoe County. SEC seeks, secures and delivers a range of public services dedicated to creating communities that exemplify Canadian values of respect, inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability.

SEC maintains its head office in Newmarket and provides public service signature expertise for immigrants, newcomers, early learning and development, Family Justice Service, Career and Labour market integration through programs such as Supervised Access, EarlyOn Child & Family Centres, Welcome Centre for Immigrant Services-Newmarket and several Before & After School and Licensed Childcare Programs.

The Opportunity

Early Years supply shifts are available as needed in our licensed Before & After School programs, Care for Newcomer Children’s program and EarlyON Child & Family Centre programs. We are looking for enthusiastic Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECE), Early Childhood Assistants (ECA) and Family Program Educators for these programs. The On-Call Supply is responsible for collaborating with a team to provide a safe and caring environment for children and their families. In addition, the staff supports the development and implementation of children’s programs; facilitate various activities that promote physical activity, healthy eating and nutrition, positive personal development and wellness. Supply staff are motivated enthusiastic team players with knowledge of child development and positive behaviour management practices.

Key Job Responsibilities
- Assists in planning and delivering an inquiry based emergent curriculum that supports How Does Learning Happen?
- Ensure the supervision of children during activities inside or outside the room.
- Promote acceptance and respect amongst all participants.
- Ensure a friendly and supportive atmosphere is maintained by using appropriate strategies to support children in managing their behaviour.
- Facilitate a variety of physical activities aimed at engaging students in fun, recreational and life-long learning objectives.
- Actively respond to the individual needs of each child
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Provide a healthy snack to all participants within the program guidelines accommodating all dietary restrictions.
- Ensure the cleaning and tidying of the facility
- Ensure that the health and safety needs of the children are met and all health and safety issues are dealt with immediately and appropriately. Ensure correct procedures are followed for administering first aid.
- Maintain a clean and organized program environment, reporting any repairs and concerns to senior staff.
- Completion of an Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate Program
- Registered Early Childhood Education certification or a combination of training, education and experience are required
- Shifts offered will be reliant on Certifications, training and qualifications held (e.g., RECE, ECA)
- Experience working with young children in childcare, family support or similar setting.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work as a team member in a dynamic, complex environment.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job.

Other
- Current CPR and First Aid Certificate
- Current Vulnerable Sector Screen
- Up to date immunizations including Tuberculosis (TB) test
- Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching or crawling, lifting and supporting children
- Valid Driver’s License, reliable transportation to various sites across York Region
- As a casual employee, hours and/or days of work are not guaranteed; rather, you will be contacted when work is available at which time you may elect to accept or decline the work opportunity.

Social Enterprise for Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to working with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. Click here to view our full statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.