Assistant Director/ Toddler RECE

 Are you enthusiastic about serving the public and ensuring that all children and clients are cared for equally? If so, we are looking for you to join our team!

You must be able to reach for excellence, be a compassionate early childhood educator, display empathy, be trustworthy, have a strong work ethic and be willing to be empowered!

We currently have over 150 childcare across Canada & USA and are constantly expanding; come and grow within the company!

About the position

Reporting to the Centre Director acts as an integral member of the Kids & Company team who is responsible for assisting the day-to-day operations of a specific childcare center through the conscientious application of Kids & Company standards to achieve our mission statement: to provide quality primary and backup childcare services conveniently located near our children’s parent’s place of work. We aim to assist corporations in creating a healthy work/life balance.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s emotional, physical, and behavioral well being; while helping to develop their social, emotional, cognitive and physical skills
• Maintain documentation, reporting, and record keeping
• Implement an Emergent Curriculum
• Maintain attendance, and health and safety checks
• Work with professionals, such as Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Early Interventionists as necessary
• Support children through transitions in and out of the classrooms
• Meet all classroom ratios as outlined in CCEYA
• Participate and help lead staff meetings and workshops
• Assistant the Centre Director with child/ staff files and other ministry requirements.

What you need

• Registered with the College of ECE’s and in good standing
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Criminal reference check
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
• Immunization records up to date / two-step TB test.
• Ability to push, pull and lift up- to 45 pounds

What We Offer

• Positive work environment with encouraging team members
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 35% discount on childcare services and 20 days of free backup childcare annually
• Up to 3% RRSP matching plan

Kids & Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations to persons with disabilities.

Location: Whitby, ON Vacancy Status: We are looking to hire an Assistant Director/ Toddler RECE at our Whitby location due to a resignation. AI Screening Disclosure: We do not use AI to screen or assess applicants. Canadian Experience: Canadian work experience is not required.