Part Time – ECE Program Leader

Job title:

Part Time – ECE Program Leader

Company

George Brown College

Job description

Competition Number: REQ 6662TITLE: Part Time – ECE Program LeaderDIVISION: Centres for Community Services & Health SciencesSALARY: $35.50 per hourHOURS: Monday – Friday (varied)HOURS PER WEEK: 24LOCATION: 935 Dundas Street EastSTATUS: Regular Part Time SupportEFFECTIVE DATE: ImmediatelyCLOSING DATE: April 11, 2025Land AcknowledgementGeorge Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.Equity StatementGeorge Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.GBC VisionTo be a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.Position Summary:The School of Early Childhood has a number of satellite programs. Given that the Manager is off-site, the incumbent, under the general direction of the Manager, is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day activities and events at the centre.Key Responsibilities:

• Implements developmental curriculum for children between 2.5 years and 10 years old that is congruent with the department philosophy and meets the requirements of the governing legislation.

• Provides behaviour guidance and ongoing supervision of playroom, playground, group, individual and routine activities.

• Ensures overall health and safety of children enrolled in the program by maintaining a sanitary and safe environment and identifying children who are unwell.

• Arranges children’s play space to reflect the philosophy of the curriculum; builds and maintains responsive relationships with individual and groups of children in care.

• Mentors and guides Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) students, both from the day and nighttime program.

• Establishes and maintains a collaborative relationship with families through open communication by daily written charts, daily interactions, formal parent interviews and parent information sessions.

• Maintains currency in the curriculum methodology used at the centre and in other areas related to the field of Early Childhood Development by participating in a variety of Professional development activities.

• Collaborates with colleagues, shares expertise and practical knowledge; participates in centre and program development meetings.

• Defines program curriculum and guide staff to appropriate implementation to ensure that program plans are updated to reflect on-going planning based on observations and developmental documentation.

• Other duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Two-year Early Childhood Education diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution or the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario (AECEO) equivalency. Must be currently registered with the College of E.C.E. (RECE).

• Minimum three (3) years age group related experience in a licensed childcare setting after attaining ECE diploma.

• Current St. John’s Ambulance or Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate.

• Must have health assessment and immunization as required by the Ministry of Education, including Covid-19 vaccination.

• Proven ability to design a curriculum. Experience developing weekly curriculum for children.

Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to provide guidance and feedback to ECE students and ECA’s; high degree of diplomacy and tact.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; exceptional observation and reporting skills.

• Ability to spend most of the day at the child’s level, i.e., sitting on the floor, or on child height chairs.

• Able to bend, stoop and lift child to adult height (up to 20 kg) and to move children’s furniture or equipment to prepare room for programming needs.

• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member.

• Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills at a professional level.

• Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College’s priorities on diversity and equity.

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.Notes:

• The College requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.
• Priority will be given to internal candidates per our Part-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement. External candidates are welcome to apply, and their applications will be considered after the internal review is complete. George Brown College may keep applications for up to 12 months and may contact you for future opportunities.

About Us:prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a . See why we are consistently ranked as one of .George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates who require accommodation in the hiring process may contact confidentially.

Expected salary

$35.5 per hour

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 22:02:34 GMT

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