Greenland Recreational After School Program (GRASP)
Toronto, Ontario
Employment: 30+ hours a week
Company Description Greenland Recreational After School Program is a licensed child care program that provides safe, engaging, and educational B/A school care for children and families in Don Mills area. The program emphasizes social development, and age-appropriate learning experiences in a supportive environment. Staff members work collaboratively to create structured routines and enriching activities that foster children’s confidence and well-being. The organization values professionalism, clear communication, and strong partnerships with families and schools.
Position Overview
Greenland Recreational After School Program (GRASP) is seeking an experienced, confident and dependable Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) to join our team in a senior lead role with possibility of advancement.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the successful candidate will provide day-to-day leadership and support to staff while helping ensure the safe, effective and high-quality operation of our licensed school-age child care program.
We are looking for an experienced RECE who demonstrates strong leadership, sound judgment, initiative, professionalism and the ability to support a team in a busy environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, guidance and day-to-day support to RECEs, staff, students and volunteers.
- Support the Executive Director with daily centre operations and regulatory compliance.
- Help ensure staff-to-child ratios, supervision requirements and health and safety procedures are consistently maintained.
- Support program planning and implementation in accordance with How Does Learning Happen?, ELECT, AQI and GRASP's Program Statement.
- Monitor program environments and provide staff with constructive feedback and support.
- Assist with staff orientation, mentoring, training and ongoing professional development.
- Ensure required documentation, child files, emergency information, incident reports and operational records are accurate and up to date.
- Support compliance with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), Toronto Children’s Services requirements, Public Health requirements and GRASP policies and procedures.
- Support Serious Occurrence procedures and licensing requirements as necessary.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with children, families, staff, school personnel and community partners.
- Respond appropriately to parent questions and concerns and communicate significant matters to the Executive Director.
- Assist with registration, intake, centre tours, supplies, program planning and other administrative responsibilities.
- Provide leadership and operational support when the Executive Director is unavailable.
- Perform other leadership and operational duties as required to support the needs of the centre.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education or recognized equivalent.
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE).
- Demonstrated experience working in a licensed child care environment.
- Previous leadership, senior RECE or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of the CCEYA, How Does Learning Happen?, ELECT and AQI.
- Valid Standard First Aid & CPR-C.
- Current Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Strong communication, organization, problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and support staff while maintaining professional accountability.
- Dependable, flexible and able to take initiative in a fast-paced school-age environment.
The ideal candidate is an experienced RECE who is ready to take on a meaningful leadership role. You should be comfortable making day-to-day decisions, supporting staff, communicating with families, maintaining regulatory requirements and working collaboratively with the Executive Director.
- GRASP is committed to providing a positive, inclusive and engaging environment for children, families and employees.
