Program Lead

SKILLS & DUTIES:

• Ensure the successful implementation of the daily program in accordance with the Dearham Wood Daycare Program Statement and centre policies
• Follow 'Early Learning for Every Child Today' (ELECT) and 'How Does Learning Happen?' (HDLH) frameworks to plan and implement developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive program plans for children 2.5 to 12 years old
• Ensure compliance to 'Child Care and Early Years Act', 2014 (CCEYA), Toronto Children's Service's Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI) standards, and Toronto Public Health's 'Infection Prevention and Control' (IPAC), in addition to other governing acts, regulations, by-laws
• Actively demonstrate the principles in HDLH through the interactions with children and parents
• Simultaneously supervise the group while interacting with children to ensure safe and engaging programming
• Plan and implement play and inquiry based learning experiences and actively co-learn with children
• Conduct observations of children to inform the development of program plans and their implementation; submit observations and plans to the management team for review each week
• Create, display, and share pedagogical documentation of learning experiences; update monthly
• Foster positive relationships with children and their families; update HiMama daily and respond to parent inquiries within the same day, within reason
• Collaborate with all other teachers and staff to maintain a cohesive learning environment and to achieve identified goals and objectives
• Maintain the physical environment and ensure optimal use of space, materials and furnishings to support children's learning and behaviour
• Perform housekeeping tasks as required; maintain cleanliness and organization of classrooms, storage, and food preparation area
• Continuously work to exceed compliance to AQI standards
• Attend workshop and training sessions to maintain professional development
• Demonstrate effective utilization of work-related time
• Provide leadership and guidance to all team members as required
• Work with the management team to plan opportunities for parent involvement in the programs and programming for non-instructional days (PA Days, Winter/Summer Break, etc.)
• Assist with the development of shopping lists and the procurement of program supplies and materials
• Assist the management team with operational and administrative tasks including team meeting agendas, staff schedules, program promotion, allergy lists, creating newsletter content, and other duties as they arise
• Monitor and assist with centre compliance with CCEYA, ensuring that programs are completing playground checks, fire drills, temperature logs, etc. reporting any variances to the management team
• Maintain accurate records and statistics for child care centre, maintain and update centre's daily log
• Update and print attendance record templates for upcoming week
• Participate in school and community events to promote the centre programs and liaise with the community
• Perform additional tasks and duties as assigned by the management team

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS:

• Completed Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• Valid Certification in Standard First Aid and CPR/AED – Level C (WSIB approved)
• Completion of CCEYA Self-Test
• Safe Food Handling Certification an asset

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registration in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
• Minimum 2 years experience working as a RECE in a licensed child care program
• Ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate and bias-free activities for Preschool / Kindergarten / School Age children
• Possess excellent behaviour guidance skills that include positive reinforcement and redirection strategies
• Experience working with children with diverse abilities
• Proven ability to communicate in a professional manner with children, parents and staff
• Excellent work ethics (be punctual, flexible, reliable)
• Current and Clear Police Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Up-to-date immunizations
• Strong interpersonal and English communication skills (verbal and written
• Ability to lift and carry children 15 – 30lbs as needed, as well as standing, walking, sitting and crouching for varied amounts of time depending on programming needs

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

• Thorough understanding and working knowledge of the following operational guidance documents:
• Child Care and Early Years Ac, 2014 (CCEYA), licensing standards
• Toronto Children's Services Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI)
• Toronto Public Health Infection Prevention & Control for Child Care Centre Operators (IPAC)
• Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT)
• How Does Learning Happen? (HDLH)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.23-$30.41 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person