ECE Teacher

Work with us at Family DayPut your training, experience and passion for quality Child Care and Early Learning to work at Family DayPosition Available: RECE, Contract Full Time, 40 hours/week, Straight ShiftLocation: Philip Pocock CC Tomken Road, Mississauga, ON L4W 1J9Salary: $51,217.61Vacancy Type: NewStart Date: ASAPEnd Date: January 31, 2027About Family Day:Family Day Care Services is a non-profit, charitable organization with a long and distinguished history of providing high-quality early learning and child care services to children and families throughout Toronto, York and Peel Regions. We are a multi service organization with over 700 employees, providing a broad range of services including: 29 Child Care Centres, 49 Before and After Care programs, 204 Licensed Home Child Cares, 9 EarlyON programs, 2 Homework Plus programs, and Special Needs Resourcing for children and their families living in the Greater Toronto Area.There are many reasons to work with Family Day:Family Day Offers: Competitive compensationGenerous vacation, sick leave and medical appointmentsChild Care discountDiscounted GoodLife membershipsTraining & professional development fundingPotential for career growthEmployee referral bonusA positive and diverse work environmentJob Purpose:Reporting to the Centre Supervisor the R.E.C.E. is responsible for providing and supporting an Early Learning and Development environment for children (0-12 years) in a group setting, in keeping with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), municipal guidelines and the policies and procedures of Family Day. Job Duties:Implement and practice the High/Scope educational approach to curriculum and the Hanen Learning Language and Loving It ProgramPlan, develop and implement programs  that reflects children's interest and responds to diverse individual and cultural needsParticipate in short and long term planning and evaluation activitiesObserve and assess children's progress and behavior to ensure the programs meet individual and group needsLead and or participate in assessment meetings for children with special needs with the supervisor and/or other agencies; make recommendations to adapt programs as necessaryDemonstrate empathy, sensitivity and support to the family unitPractice respectful communication with children, parents, colleagues, teachers, managers, students and volunteersSupport, comfort and encourage children who are experiencing difficulties and help them to understand and handle their feelingsManage within the Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety standardsGuide and assist children in the development of independent eating, dressing and toileting habitsParticipate in regular staff meetings, individual supervision, training and related activities both internal and external including the performance reviewPerform other duties as required.Education and Experience RequiredEarly Childhood Education Degree or DiplomaMust be registered and a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood EducatorsTraining in HIGH FIVE, PHCD or HIGH FIVE Sport is a definite assetMinimum of 2 years of child care experience preferredWell-developed skills in areas such as leadership, communication, organization, assessment, teamwork, confidentiality, commitment and accountability, initiative and  creativityKnowledge of best practices in the Early Learning development fieldCommitment to social inclusionMedical  required – including TB (two stages) 6 months current to hiring datePolice Vulnerable Sector Check 6 months current to hiring dateValid Standard First Aid and CPR, level CAble to work all shifts between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Diversity and Inclusion:Family Day fosters a positive inclusive workplace culture, with a workforce that is representative of the families and communities it serves. Committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, Family Day encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who may need accommodation, to apply to join our team. In accordance with Ontario's hiring transparency requirements, no artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.Interested candidates should apply through our website: This document is available in alternate formats upon request.Family Day Care Services is committed to providing a safe environment for children. All applicants will be thoroughly screened using background checks and a review process.In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Family Day Care Services will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual's particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need to ensure your equal participation, feel free to contact Human Resources at We are Hiring If you have the passion, creativity and dedication we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.