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Early Childhood Educator

Early Childhood Educator - On-Site

Full Time

240 McCaul St., Toronto

Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

The Organization

Since 1981, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Toronto has served as a place to call home for families with seriously ill children undergoing treatment. RMHC Toronto encompasses a House for 81 families in downtown Toronto and seven Family Rooms in hospitals across the Greater Toronto Area and in Sudbury. The families we serve come from throughout Ontario, across Canada and around the world.

We are looking for an Early Childhood Educator to join our team at the House, located at 240 McCaul St., Toronto.

The Role

The Early Childhood Educator (ECE) supports educational activities within the House. Reporting to the School Principal, the ECE works collaboratively with School and Camp staff, assisting the team in creating a positive learning environment, planning and delivering meaningful activities, monitoring/assessing students and supporting with administrative duties related to registration/monthly metrics. Upholding the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Early Childhood Educators, and the Guiding Principle for RMHC Toronto School are critical components of this role.

Key Responsibilities:

Full-Day Learning

Teach Kindergarten students according to the Ontario Curriculum.
Plan literacy-based activities in response to the Structured Literacy approach.
Partner with the School staff to plan and implement inclusive play-based learning and care programs for elementary school children within the RMHC Toronto School setting.
Collaborate with the School team on the design of programs and environments which will enhance children’s academic, emotional and social development.
Address individual students’ identified needs, stages of development and interests.

When required, work 1on1 with students with exceptionalities to support their participation in full-day learning activities.

Communicate effectively with parents / guardians, students and staff to improve the development of the students of RMHC Toronto School.

Resolve minor disputes between students by encouraging positive guidance strategies.

Write Kindergarten Communication of Learning reports.

·RMHC Toronto Camp

·Co-design and lead year-round Camp activities with the Programs team. Collaborate and develop program activities for March Break, PD Day and Summer camps.

School Readiness Program

Coordinate the School-Readiness Program for children aged 2.5-4 years of age
Plan, implement and distribute activities based on the Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT) framework to families with preschool-aged children.
Run weekly educational and interactive sessions for preschool-aged children and their families based on the ELECT framework.

General

Supervise ECE students completing placements from post-secondary institutions.

Process and maintain student attendance information and enrolment data for reporting purposes.

Participate in weekly team meetings with School and meetings with Programs team.

Performs, other duties, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

RMHC Toronto understands that for any role, it’s possible that no one person will possess all of the desired qualifications. The following is an outline of the qualifications we believe are important to bring to the position and/or develop while in the role.

Education & Experience

·College diploma in early childhood education. Registration with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators.
·Minimum of 2 years of experience in a school setting. Proven experience setting up activities and programs that are age-appropriate for school-aged children.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, understanding and experience implementing the Ontario Curriculum.
Proven creativity to facilitate the learning for many students with different interests and levels of understanding.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present and clarify concerns and concepts to various audiences.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to comfortably interact with all levels of the organization, parents, students and volunteers.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables in a time-sensitive environment and adapt to frequently changing priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and SMART Notebook.
Ability to work effectively within a team, as well as independently.
Sensitivity to families under stress and appreciation for responding to their needs in a positive and helpful manner.
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Ability to bend, stoop and lift child to adult height (up to 20kg) and to move children's furniture or equipment to prepare room for programming needs.

What We Offer:

Like that you’re hearing so far and curious if RMHC Toronto is right for you? We offer:

An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children, families, and the community.
Competitive total rewards package includes:
- A salary range of $45,500 - $55,000
- Group health and dental benefits, coverage for mental health, paramedical services and more.
- 10 wellness days
Professional Development fund for further education and learning
Downtown location!
Onsite gym
A mission-driven organizational culture

If you're looking to make a difference every day in the lives of children and families, submit your application today!

RMHC Toronto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. RMHC Toronto is committed to diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace and as an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population and families we support.

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically marginalized, including but not limited to Aboriginal, Indigenous, Metis and Inuit peoples, racialized groups/persons of colour, people with varying abilities, members of visible minority groups, LGBTQ2S+, those who identify as women, and other equity-seeking groups.

When contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the People and Culture team of any accommodations needed in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code to ensure you have access to an equitable process. We request that you provide your accommodation request as soon as reasonably practicable. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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