Position Title: Early Childhood Educator Lead

Start Date: September 2025 

Hourly rate of pay: $27.96

Reports To: Manager, Language Programs  

Hours: Full-time (30 hours/week); 12 week lay off period: (9 weeks Summer Break; 1 week March Break; 2 weeks Winter Break)

Location: Ranee Avenue location 

Who We Are 

North York Community House (NYCH) is a dynamic community agency that has been working with residents of under-resourced and low-income neighbourhoods in northwest Toronto for over 30 years. We are committed to helping people move out of poverty in order to build strong, vibrant communities. We support new Canadians, children, youth and their families, seniors, and local residents in becoming active and engaged citizens who are able to thrive and become leaders in their own lives and communities. At NYCH, we pride ourselves on working collaboratively and creating a supportive environment. We recognize the work we need to do to improve and are constantly striving to do so. 

Position Summary 
The Early Childhood Educator Lead position is responsible for developing and facilitating age-appropriate program activities that stimulate children’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development, in cooperation with other program staff. This also involves liaising with parents, instructors, and other NYCH staff. 

Responsibilities 

• Maintains required records including registration forms; child profiles, immunization records, terms and conditions, and daily records. 

• Updates staff records, policies, and health information 

• Prepares accident and incident reports 

• Prepares and submits written reports including monthly reports to IRCC, major accident reports to IRCC, student evaluations, and reference letters 

• Communicates with parents about their children, and provides instructions to new participants 

• Provides updates to the program manager 

• Prepares program plans that reflect the values, customs and traditions of the participants using staff inputs 

• Develops age-appropriate activities for children 

• Takes lead role in running activities and supervising children 

• Purchases supplies for the program 

• Posts appropriate information and posters in the program area 

• Conducts fire drill once a month and shelter-in-place as required 

• Checks children daily, for injuries and illness as they arrive for the program 

• Inspects and maintains toys, play areas and playground for safety hazards 

• Provides day-to-day supervision and assistance to childcare workers 

• Supervises volunteers/placement students 

• Ensures that supply staff are always available 

• Updates and adds new supply staff to existing lists 

• Engages and supports parents and other community members with newcomer issues through referrals and information 

• Attends cross-organization and team meetings, events and staff development sessions to share updates, best practices and other information 

• Join NYCH committees as required/recommended 

Education, Experience, and Skills  

• Minimum level of education is a Community College Diploma in Early Childhood Education and must be registered with the College of ECE and in good standing 

• Must possess First Aid & CPR certification 

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children 6 months – 13 years old or the equivalent acceptable combination of education and experience working in the non-profit sector 

• Minimum of 2 years of experience supervising staff and volunteers  
  

• Strong understanding and awareness of settlement issues and concerns of newcomer children and parents.  

• Verbal and written communication skills - ability to communicate clearly and appropriately with different groups; fluency in additional languages an asset 

• Effective time management skills –manage own time and schedule by planning, prioritizing and organizing tasks effectively; juggle multiple responsibilities as well as the ability to deal appropriately with confidential data 

• Ability to work independently and complete work without direct on-site supervision; handle daily problems 

• Strong team player who stays in contact with supervisor and team members  

• Proficiency in the use of computers, laptops, photocopiers, smart phones, projectors and printers as well as proficiency using software 

• Ability to adapt to changing working conditions, program requirements and client needs
  
  
  

Other Requirements:   

• Documented proof of a valid police reference check is required for employment at NYCH, as well as an annual declaration.
• Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), standing /walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, pushing, carrying, and pulling; picking up a child 
• Typically works regular hours Monday – Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm with occasional evening/weekend work