EYES Childcare Richmond Hill Montessori (EYESRHM) is a small business in Richmond Hill, ON. We are a new childcare centre participating in the CWELCC program with the goal to provide high quality inclusive childcare and children services to our community in a Montessori-Inspired approach. Our priority is to promote and enhance each child’s early learning development, at the same time leveraging Montessori pedagogies to provide a wholistic approach to childcare.

The candidate must be a registered RECE in good standing. Montessori Experience or certifications an asset

Our programs focus on the social and emotional development of the early learner, ages 6 months to 6 years old.

Our programming goals include self help, effective communication, child-directed and inquiry-based learning with a focus on loose parts and open-ended activities.

We promote outdoor play and connectivity with nature and are looking for dynamic and energetic educators to join us.

- To plan a developmentally appropriate program, using a variety of techniques.
- To plan a program that meets individual, and group needs
- To plan a daily schedule that provides for quiet activities, indoor and outdoor activities.
- To maintain an effective and consistent approach to child guidance that meets the legislative requirements as set down in the Behavior Management Policy.
- To make sure that the activity centers are equipped and maintained.
- To maintain a clean, safe environment and follow the approved sanitary procedures.
- To ensure that the equipment and toys are in good repair.
- To administer medication as directed by the child's physician and maintain the necessary documentation as required by the CCEYA.
- To give first aid when needed.
- To conduct daily health checks, record illnesses and notify parents.
- To help the children with daily routines such as eating and toileting.
- To establish pleasant eating and rest routines.




- To make sure the children are appropriately dressed for indoors and outdoors, depending on weather conditions.
- To give support and direction to assistant teachers, follow the timetable and shift assignments.
- To attend staff meetings and activities hosted by the childcare center.
- To dress in a qualified manner, appropriate for a childcare setting.
- To help with record keeping such as attendance forms, be aware of any health issues or allergies
- To maintain an open, professional communication with parents.
- To keep the Centre Supervisor informed of any pertinent information
- Such other duties that the Employer may assign, necessary to the operation of EYES(Employer).

Qualifications

- Registered Early Childhood Educator in good standing.
- Minimum of 3 years experience working with young children
- Montessori experience and/or certification an asset
- Training/experience/volunteering in a field that relates to the needs of children with Special Needs or differing abilities/diagnosis
- Experience working in a licensed child care setting an asset
- Resource Teacher/ Consultant, Early Interventionist, Behavioural Science (i.e. ABA, IBI), Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification or equivalent an asset
- Knowledge of behaviour management theory, strategies, and techniques an asset
- Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), bending and stooping
- Must be able to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily year round; may be exposed to heat, humidity or cold
- All staff working with children are required under the Child Care and Early Year’s Act to have a valid standard first aid certification including infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) prior to the first day of work

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $23.00-$26.00 per hour

Benefits

- On-site parking

Licence/Certification:
- ECE Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 RECE (Richmond Hill)
🏢 EYES Childcare Richmond Hill Montessori
📍 Richmond Hill