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Upper Canada Child Care - "A smile on each child's face every day."

Upper Canada Child Care is looking for passionate and committed child care professionals to join our Team located in Keswick & Sutton at the following locations: St. Bernadette CES, Lake Simcoe PS & W.J Watson PS.

We are currently recruiting for Registered Early Childhood Educators or equivalent (Child and Youth Worker or OCT Member) and Assistant Educators for our Full Day and Before & After school programs.

_ New June 2024 Pay Scales _

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) and Split Shift Premium ($2.00/hr for Split Shift positions).

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

Position Types:
Full-time Split Shift Position (25-40 hours/week): Candidates must be available to work a split-shift (morning and afternoon) in our Before & After School programs Monday-Friday to be considered.
Full-Time Full Day Position (40 hours/week): Candidates must be available to work a 8-hour shift Monday-Friday to be considered.

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

To ensure operational and curriculum requirements are met in compliance with all Ministry and organizational guidelines. To ensure the delivery of a developmentally appropriate, play based program by applying specialized skills and knowledge related to early childhood education. To effectively collaborate and communicate with other employees, families and outside agencies in an effort to properly support the needs of individual children.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education (or approved equivalency) from a recognized college or university (for ECE position).
A recent Police Vulnerable Sector Check
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).
Knowledge of the developmental needs of children and demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge.
Experience with program design and implementation, preferably play/inquiry based with the use of pedagogical documentation.
Ability to communicate effectively and establish appropriate relationships with families, caregivers and other professionals.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain professional disposition.
Have the physical and emotional stamina to supervise children in a variety of settings including outdoor public spaces.

Please apply by clicking on the available link or email your resume to .

_Upper Canada Child Care is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from members of our diverse communities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact the interviewer in advance if you require accommodations._

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

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