Temporary RECE - Infant Program

Posted Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM

“A smile on each child’s face…every day.”

We are currently recruiting a Registered Early Childhood Educator to join our Team in Thornhill at the following location: Westmount CI.

This is a temporary position until May 2027. This position is to fill an existing vacancy.

Pay Range:

RECE or Equivalent: $26.07 - $29.79/hour (includes General Operating Grant) plus Wage Enhancement Grant (up to $2.00/hr).

Position Type & Required Availability:

• Full-Time Full Day Position (40 hours/week):
  Candidates must be available to work a 8-hour shift Monday-Friday to be considered.

Upper Canada Child Care, non-profit licensed provider since 1983, operates 85+ centres in Toronto, York Region, and Simcoe County. We offer full-day and before and after school programs, summer camps, and a forest school. Guided by values of support, trust, safety, respect, and professionalism, we prioritize play-based learning and outdoor exploration. We invest in quality program delivery, providing specialized supports and training.

Ministry of Education licensed, our programs reflect the four foundations of learning. Join us and help put “a smile on each child’s face…every day.”

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, childcare discounts, group RRSP program, formal mentorship program and the opportunity to advance and move throughout the organization.

Upper Canada Child Care also operates summer day camps at select locations, in addition to unique programs such as residential camp and forest school.

To ensure operational and curriculum requirements are met while applying specialized skills and knowledge related to early childhood education. To deliver a developmentally appropriate, inquiry/play based program while ensuring compliance with all internal and external guidelines, policies and procedures. Supports the organization’s vision, mission, and guiding values. This is a fully in-centre position.

• Applies professional knowledge of child development and current legislative expectations to support a program that is consistent with Ministry of Education requirements.
• Adheres to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice as outlined by the Ontario College of Early childhood Educators.
• Keeps team and supervisor apprised of compliance issues or problems related to governing regulation and internal policy.
• Engages with the children and provides a positive learning experience. Provides a range of care including assisting with meals/snacks, toileting, diapering, dressing, etc.
• Participates in professional development opportunities, staff meetings and training sessions as required.
• Completes program charts, daily logs, reports, and other administration tasks as required.
• Provides guidance to assistant educators, students and volunteers as needed.
• Models expectations for student teachers from colleges, universities, secondary schools, etc. Completes documentation from Educational Institutions as required.
• Fosters the engagement of and ongoing communication with parents about the program and their children. Attends parent and community meetings as needed.
• Uses Storypark for pedagogical documentation as a guide for program development.
• Effectively collaborates and communicates with other team members, school personnel, and outside agencies to help support the needs of all children.
• Identifies children in need of additional support. Guides parents through the process of accessing resources. Helps design and implement individual support plans as required.

• Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education from a recognized college or university.
• At least 18 years of age or older due to licensing requirements.
• Health assessment and up-to-date record of immunization as outlined by legislation.
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