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About the Role

The ECA Program Staff is responsible for the care of children in group settings by assisting other team members in planning, supervising, and implementing the daily program. This position requires providing appropriate direction, encouragement, and support to children, families, staff, students, and volunteers, while being flexible, resourceful, sensitive, and respectful of individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Guidance and care of children in groups, assisting in planning and implementation of daily programs with a pedagogical approach consistent with Ministry of Education policies and City of Toronto Quality Care Requirements.
• Setting reasonable limits according to child's developmental stage, and giving appropriate direction, encouragement, and support individually and in groups, including extra support for individual children when necessary.
• Recognizing, dealing with, and defining unusual behavior, reporting to the Manager if unable to deal with behavior successfully, and working with professional and resource persons as required.
• Recording daily attendance of children, receiving medical information, and reporting to appropriate personnel.
• Ensuring the daily safety, health, and hygienic conditions of the children.
• Safely escorting children outside the centre and contributing to the adequate supervision of children on all outings.
• Preparing written daily reports, completing written assessments and developmental checklists, and informing parents about children’s progress.
• Maintaining upkeep of equipment and furnishings, informing the Manager when replenishment is necessary, sharing housekeeping responsibilities, and assessing equipment needs and making recommendations.
• Reporting any signs of physical or mental abuse of children in care to the proper authorities.
• Performing housekeeping duties.

Requirements

• Early Childhood Assistant Certificate from a recognized Ontario College OR proof of completion of one year of Early Childhood Education program at a recognized Ontario College.
• Valid Standard First Aid/CPR-C.
• Health assessment, including up-to-date immunization records and TB test required.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to direct, instruct and care for children.
• Ability to handle emergencies, crises, and hostile behaviour.
• Ability to maintain control in frustrating situations.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and provide work direction as required.
• Ability to use professional judgement daily within guidelines established by the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, the City of Toronto’s Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI) and program policies.
• Ability to consult/report non-routine situations to the manager or other staff.
• Ability to accommodate competing demands.
• Ability to maintain neat and accurate records and prepare reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all children, parents, and staff information.
• Ability to carry/lift children and carry/lift/move moderately heavy items.
• Ability to stand for extended periods; to work at the height of children.
• Willingness to work in conditions involving exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, frequent high noise levels, and occasional inclement weather.

Location

• 180 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto, ON

Work Type

• Full-Time
• Onsite

Education Level

• Early Childhood Assistant Certificate
• Early Childhood Education program

Salary/Compensations

• External Rate: $45,885.11/year
• Internal Rate: $46,821.54/year

About the Company

• WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment.

Equal Opportunity

• If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at careers@woodgreen.org of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.