Child Care Educator

**Upper Canada Child Care - “A smile on each child’s face every day.”**

Upper Canada Child Care is looking for passionate and committed **Registered Early Childhood Educators or Equivalent (Child and Youth Worker or OCT Member) & Assistant Educators** to join our Team located in **Barrie**at the following locations**:Willow Landing ES, Assikinack PS, Hyde Park PS & Warnica PS.**

**Starting Pay**:
**RECE or Equivalent: $25.06 - $28.64/hour** plus Wage Enhancement Grant **($2.00/hr),** Canada Wide Early Learning & Child Care **(up to $1.00/hr for RECEs where applicable),**Split Shift Premium **($2.00/hr for split shift positions),**Team Lead Premium Pay **(for Team Lead position only).**

**Assistant $19.61 - $22.41/**hour plus Wage Enhancement Grant **($2.00/hr)**and Split Shift Premium **($2.00/hr).**

**Position Type & Required Availability**:
**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 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, child care discounts, group RRSP program and the opportunity to advance and move throughout the organization. Upper Canada Child Care has 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.

**QUALITIFCATIONS**
- 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.
- 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.

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Engages with the children and provides a positive learning experience. Provides a range of care including assisting with meals/snacks, toileting, diapering, dressing, etc.
- Participates in professional development opportunities, staff meetings and training sessions as required.
- Completes program charts, daily logs, reports, and other administration tasks as required.
- Fosters the engagement of and ongoing communication with parents about the program and their children. Attends parent and community meetings as needed.
- 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.
- Identifies children in need of additional support. Guides parents through the process of accessing resources. Helps design and implement individual support plans as required.

Thank you for your interest; only applicants who may be interviewed will be contacted.
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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.61-$28.64 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?

Work Location: In person