196 - SACRED HEART SA/EDP TORONTO - ECE Teacher
75 Hupfield Trail, Scarborough, ON M1B 4S3, Canada

Job Description
Posted Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Location: Sacred Heart

Position Available: RECE , Permanent Part Time Split Shift

Vacancy Type: Current

Start Date: August 31, 2026

About Family Day
Family Day Care Services is a non-profit, charitable organization with a long and distinguished history of providing high-quality early learning and child care services to children and families throughout Toronto, York and Peel Regions. We are a multi service organization with over 700 employees, providing a broad range of services including: 29 Child Care Centres, 49 Before and After Care programs, 204 Licensed Home Child Cares, 9 EarlyON programs, 2 Homework Plus programs, and Special Needs Resourcing for children and their families living in the Greater Toronto Area.

Job Purpose
Reporting to the Centre Supervisor the R.E.C.E. is responsible for providing and supporting an Early Learning and Development workplace for children (0-12 years) in a group setting, in keeping with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), municipal guidelines and the policies and procedures of Family Day.

Job Duties

Implement and practice the High/Scope® educational approach to curriculum and the Hanen Learning Language and Loving It™ Program

Plan, develop and implement programs that reflects children’s interests and responds to diverse individual and cultural needs

Participate in short and long term planning and evaluation activities

Observe and assess children’s progress and behavior to ensure the programs meet individual and group needs





Lead and or participate in assessment meetings for children with special needs with the supervisor and/or other agencies; make recommendations to adapt programs as necessary

Demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and support to the family unit

Practice respectful communication with children, parents, colleagues, teachers, managers, students and volunteers

Support, comfort and encourage children who are experiencing difficulties and help them to understand and handle their feelings

Manage within the Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety standards

Guide and assist children in the development of independent eating, dressing and toileting habits

Participate in regular staff meetings, individual supervision, training and related activities both internal and external including the performance review

Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience Required

Early Childhood Education Degree or Diploma

Must be registered and a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators

Training in HIGH FIVE®, PHCD or HIGH FIVE® Sport is a definite asset

Minimum of 2 years of child care experience preferred

Well-developed skills in areas such as leadership, communication, organization, assessment, teamwork, confidentiality, commitment and accountability, initiative and creativity

Knowledge of best practices in the Early Learning development field





Commitment to social inclusion

Medical required – including TB (two stages) 6 months current to hiring date

Police Vulnerable Sector Check 6 months current to hiring date

Valid Standard First Aid and CPR, level C

Able to work all shifts between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Diversity and Inclusion
Family Day fosters a positive inclusive workplace culture, with a workforce that is representative of the families and communities it serves. Committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, Family Day encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who may need accommodation, to apply to join our team.

In accordance with Ontario’s hiring transparency requirements, no artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

This document is available in alternate formats upon request. #HP

Family Day Care Services is committed to providing a safe environment for children. All applicants will be thoroughly screened using background checks and a review process.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Family Day Care Services will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need to ensure your equal participation, feel free to contact Human Resources at [email protected].

75 Hupfield Trail, Scarborough, ON M1B 4S3, Canada

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📌 ECE Teacher (Ontario)
🏢 Family Day Care Services
📍 Ontario