Registered Early Childhood Educator (Rece)

Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

Company: Simple Learners Early Learning & Childcare Centre
Location: North York, ON M3J 1N6
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.00?$28.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday to Friday | 8-hour shifts | Day shift
Work Location: In person

Full Job Description

Simple Learners is seeking passionate, dedicated, and qualified Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) to join our growing team.

We are committed to providing high-quality, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate early learning experiences in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong classroom leadership, excellent communication skills, a comprehensive understanding of child development, and a commitment to implementing engaging, play-based educational programs.

As a RECE, you will play an essential role in supporting children's cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development while ensuring compliance with Ontario's childcare licensing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

* Plan, develop, and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate, play-based learning programs.
* Provide classroom leadership and support Early Childhood Assistants and other classroom staff.
* Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.
* Observe, assess, and document children's learning, development, interests, and progress.
* Develop individualized learning experiences that accommodate children's unique abilities, needs, and interests.
* Implement Ontario's _How Does Learning Happen?_ pedagogical framework.
* Promote positive guidance, emotional regulation, independence, and social development.
* Ensure appropriate supervision and maintain children's health, safety, and well-being.
* Establish positive and professional relationships with children, parents, guardians, and colleagues.
* Maintain accurate attendance records, developmental documentation, and incident reports.
* Ensure classroom practices comply with the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA), Ministry of Education licensing requirements, and centre policies.
* Support daily routines, including meals, toileting, diapering, outdoor activities, and rest periods.
* Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and quality improvement initiatives.
* Collaborate with centre management to maintain high standards of early childhood education.

Qualifications

* Diploma in Early Childhood Education from a recognized institution or recognized equivalent qualifications.
* Current registration and good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) in Ontario (required).
* Experience working in early childhood education or a licensed childcare setting preferred.
* Strong knowledge of Ontario's _How Does Learning Happen?_ framework.
* Understanding of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, and childcare licensing regulations.
* Excellent classroom leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
* Ability to work effectively with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.
* Experience supporting children with special needs or diverse abilities is an asset.
* Strong documentation, observation, and report-writing skills.
* Proficiency in basic computer applications and digital documentation.
* French-language proficiency is considered an asset.
* Commitment to professionalism, ethical practice, teamwork, and continuous professional learning.

Required Documentation

* Proof of current CECE registration and good standing.
* Early Childhood Education diploma or recognized equivalent.
* Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check in accordance with applicable regulations.
* Valid Standard First Aid certification, including Infant and Child CPR Level C.
* Health assessment and immunization records as required by applicable regulations and centre policies.
* Professional references upon request.

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