Early Childhood Educator (Contract -Floater)
Toronto - Various ELC sites, ON, Canada
Part Time
Early Years and Child Care Services (EYCC)
Entry Level
ABOUT CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
Child Development Institute (CDI) is a leading children’s mental health agency in the City of Toronto offering a range of services to approximately 3,000 children ages 0‐12, youth ages 13-18 and their families each year. Our mission is to promote and support the healthy development of children and to strengthen the families and communities in which they live. We provide four streams of service to families in need: early intervention, family violence, healthy child development and specialized mental health services for children and youth with learning disabilities.
POSITION SUMMARY
The CDI, Early Learning Centre, is seeking a knowledgeable and competent Registered Early Childhood Educator. The incumbent will be responsible for the development and implementation of the children’s program in a manner that is consistent with CDI Early Learning Centre’s play-based program and reflects How Does Learning Happen? (HDLH) Ontario Pedagogy for the Early Years, Every Child Belong (ELECT), the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), Toronto Children’s Services Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI) and Toronto Public Health (TPH).
What the role is all about...
1. Supervision of children in a safe and healthy environment
2. Update the children’s attendance throughout the day
3. Observe and document children’s daily interactions and responses to track their interest and developmental needs
4. Develop and implement planned daily programs that engage, stimulate and challenge the children
5. Review regularly how your program reflects the Four Foundations of Learning and Development from ‘How Does Learning Happen?’ (Well-Being/Expression/Belonging/ and Engagement) and AQI requirements
6. Works with Resource Consultants to develop and implement program plans for children with special needs
7. Responsible for establishing the daily program routine and children’s schedules
8. Extend a warm Welcome to families at all times. Maintain a positive and professional relationship with parents and families. Provide constructive feedback regarding their child(ren)
9. Create opportunities for children to engage in their community, library, community walks, etc.
10. Conduct parent interviews as requested by parents and Director
11. Responsible for the opening and closing of the Centre.
12. May be asked to be the ‘In-Charge’ person when the Director is off site.
13. Responsible for administering medication.
14. Provide placement supervision to post-secondary ECE students
15. Maintains records, program plans, daily care information, and other documentation as required by TCS, CCEYA and TPH
16. Participates regularly in supervision as required by agency policy.
17. Responsible for reporting any signs of child abuse to Children’s Aid Society
18. Any other duties as assigned.
What we hope you will bring…
• Early Childhood Education Degree/Diploma
• Registered member (in good standing) College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• Knowledge of CCEYA, AQI, HDLH, ELECT
• Valid Standard First Aid Certificate
Skills, Attributes and Abilities
• Strong customer service capability; with experience in developing and maintaining positive relations with parents, families, peers and guests.
• Be a dedicated and flexible team player able to interact with team members, and colleagues at all levels of the agency.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a respectful and aware manner with groups from diverse background, experiences, and socio-economic status.
Workplace Environment
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 3
COMPENSATION: $38,236
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
Child Development Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value inclusivity & diversity in the workplace. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including.
ACCOMMODATION:
Child Development Institute is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Child Development Institute will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment & selection process to applicants with disabilities. During any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) you may require. Any information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Child Development Institute (CDI) is a leading children’s mental health agency in the City of Toronto offering a range of services to approximately 3,000 children ages 0‐12, youth ages 13-18 and their families each year. Our mission is to promote and support the healthy development of children and to strengthen the families and communities in which they live. We provide four streams of service to families in need: early intervention, family violence, healthy child development and specialized mental health services for children and youth with learning disabilities.
POSITION SUMMARY
The CDI, Early Learning Centre, is seeking a knowledgeable and competent Registered Early Childhood Educator. The incumbent will be responsible for the development and implementation of the children’s program in a manner that is consistent with CDI Early Learning Centre’s play-based program and reflects How Does Learning Happen? (HDLH) Ontario Pedagogy for the Early Years, Every Child Belong (ELECT), the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), Toronto Children’s Services Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI) and Toronto Public Health (TPH).
What the role is all about...
1. Supervision of children in a safe and healthy environment
2. Update the children’s attendance throughout the day
3. Observe and document children’s daily interactions and responses to track their interest and developmental needs
4. Develop and implement planned daily programs that engage, stimulate and challenge the children
5. Review regularly how your program reflects the Four Foundations of Learning and Development from ‘How Does Learning Happen?’ (Well-Being/Expression/Belonging/ and Engagement) and AQI requirements
6. Works with Resource Consultants to develop and implement program plans for children with special needs
7. Responsible for establishing the daily program routine and children’s schedules
8. Extend a warm Welcome to families at all times. Maintain a positive and professional relationship with parents and families. Provide constructive feedback regarding their child(ren)
9. Create opportunities for children to engage in their community, library, community walks, etc.
10. Conduct parent interviews as requested by parents and Director
11. Responsible for the opening and closing of the Centre.
12. May be asked to be the ‘In-Charge’ person when the Director is off site.
13. Responsible for administering medication.
14. Provide placement supervision to post-secondary ECE students
15. Maintains records, program plans, daily care information, and other documentation as required by TCS, CCEYA and TPH
16. Participates regularly in supervision as required by agency policy.
17. Responsible for reporting any signs of child abuse to Children’s Aid Society
18. Any other duties as assigned.
What we hope you will bring…
• Early Childhood Education Degree/Diploma
• Registered member (in good standing) College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• Knowledge of CCEYA, AQI, HDLH, ELECT
• Valid Standard First Aid Certificate
Skills, Attributes and Abilities
• Strong customer service capability; with experience in developing and maintaining positive relations with parents, families, peers and guests.
• Be a dedicated and flexible team player able to interact with team members, and colleagues at all levels of the agency.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a respectful and aware manner with groups from diverse background, experiences, and socio-economic status.
Workplace Environment
- Fast-paced work environment.
- Frequent handling of queries and calls from clients, colleagues, service providers and managers.
- Required to have a flexible work week in order to meet client needs, community-based services.
- All applicants are advised that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Credential verifications & References required.
- As a condition of employment, you are required to provide updated COVID vaccinations in compliance with CDI Mandatory Vaccination Policy
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 3
COMPENSATION: $38,236
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
Child Development Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value inclusivity & diversity in the workplace. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including.
ACCOMMODATION:
Child Development Institute is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Child Development Institute will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment & selection process to applicants with disabilities. During any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) you may require. Any information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
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