Indigenous Registered Early Childhood Educator

Hours: 35 hrs/wk. 

Range: $47,956 - $62,572 / annual

Classification: Regular Full-Time 

Position: Unionized-BU

Existing Position: Yes

Primary Responsibilities:

• Must be a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
• Design and implement early learning programs for children aged 2 to 6, grounded in the ELECT and Indigenous frameworks, incorporating emergent curriculum principles
• Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that promote physical, social, emotional, and intellectual well-being, including field trips and interactive learning experiences
• Prepare and adapt curriculum to meet individual children’s needs and support holistic development
• Deliver early learning services to children and parents, including literacy and interactive learning activities, to support school readiness and smooth transitions to formal education
• Ensure accurate documentation of children’s development, maintain statistical data, and participate in licensing reviews and site inspections
• Promote family engagement through regular communication, volunteer coordination, and collaboration with the Supervisor and AHS team
• Provide supportive services to children and families, fostering strong, respectful relationships and inclusive practices
• Collaborate with community partners to support integrated service delivery for children and families
• Communicate daily with colleagues and parents to ensure continuity of care and shared understanding of children’s progress
• Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with children, families, and team members
• Support children in their daily routines, ensuring consistency, comfort, and developmental support
• Assist with classroom housekeeping and maintain a clean, safe, and organized learning environment
• Complete general administrative tasks, including playground inspections, fire drills, and health and sanitization reports
• Ensure that legislated health and safety standards are upheld at all times
• Participate actively as a member of the agency’s multidisciplinary team, contributing to collaborative planning and integrated service delivery
• Represent NCFST within the Toronto Early Years Network, promoting the organization’s values and programs
• Support the identification and coordination of additional developmental services for children and their families, ensuring access to appropriate resources and support
• Be available for reassignment to any NCFST program location within the Greater Toronto Area as needed.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required

 Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:

• Recognized and respected by their own community as someone who has lived experience and a learned understanding of Indigenous worldviews and traditional teachings, and they carry themselves within community according to these teachings
• A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
• Current Vulnerable Sector Screening - Police Reference Check and a willingness to obtain a new one upon hire
• Up to date immunizations
• Current Infant/Child CPR and Standard First Aid Certificate
• Knowledge of Early Learning Framework, provincial and municipal policies
• Knowledge/understanding of the unique dynamics that exist within First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; organizational skills; initiative and respect for confidentiality
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to integrating the Native Child and Family Services of Toronto Mission and values in to practice, service and relationships 
• Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety practices and understanding of an employee’s responsibility under current legislation
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, to maintain effective communication and working relationships, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, tact, sensitivity and build strong internal relationships