About us

Royal York Road Nursery School programs focus on introducing preschoolers to the school environment. We aim to provide a healthy and physically secure environment for each child and to create a relationship of trust between children and their teachers. We wish our children to learn through play, fully utilizing the nursery school’s equipment, materials, and activities.
RYRNS operates as a co-operative program under the professional direction of our RECE Teachers and Assistants. Parents assist the RECE trained teachers with the organization and daily running of the school. Parents are an active participant in their child’s early education.

Part-time RECE Teacher/ECE Assistant
Qualifications:

– A diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education
– Registered and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
– Criminal Reference Check (Vulnerable Sector)
– Valid Standard First Aid/CPR Level C
– Up-to-date immunization record including TB testing

The ideal candidate will possess a genuine passion for teaching young children, and dedication to helping develop and support their educational growth while encouraging social interactions. Key responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Previous experience working with toddlers to preschool age is an asset;
• Experience developing and implementing emergent curriculum using the ELECT framework;
• Knowledge of ‘How Does Learning Happen’;
• Knowledge of the ‘Early Learning and Care Assessment for Quality Improvement’ and Ministry of Education licensing legislation (CCEYA), as well as Toronto Public Health requirements and standards;
• Complete and keep accurate records on all children in the program including daily attendance records, daily log book records, accident records and/or any other records or documentation required by the school’s policies and/or the Child Care and Early Years Act
• Provide direction and support to classroom assistants;
• Able and willing to work outside of the school’s operational hours (i.e. to attend Board meetings, special events, professional development, attending meetings/workshops, etc.) as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and actively participate in a cohesive team setting; flexible, reliable, punctual;
• Demonstrated leadership skills; organizational skills;
• Strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills – able to communicate positively and effectively with children, parents, staff, and management (supervisor, board of directors);
• Basic computer skills are an asset (i.e. Microsoft Word);
• Basic housekeeping skills to maintain equipment and environment;
• Physically able to perform repetitive tasks; sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, lifting; bathroom/diapering routine; room set up/take down

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Work Location: In person