About Us

At Dearham Wood Daycare, we’re more than a child care centre — we’re a warm, inclusive, and community-rooted environment where educators and families come together to help children thrive.

Located in the beautiful, established Guildwood neighbourhood of Scarborough, our centre is housed within Dearham Wood Public School — a highly rated local school known for its strong academic and community focus. Surrounded by parks, trails, and family homes, our setting provides the perfect backdrop for play-based exploration, creativity and meaningful learning.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference every day — helping children explore, learn, and grow in a space that feels like home.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

· Community-Driven Environment – A not-for-profit daycare deeply connected to the families of Guildwood and surrounding neighbourhoods.

· Supportive Team Culture – Work alongside experienced educators and a leadership team who respect and empower your voice.

· Meaningful Work – Inspire curiosity and joy through inquiry-based, play-centered learning.

· Benefits – Competitive pay, extended health and dental care, paid time off, and on-site parking.

Qualifications / Requirements

· Registered Early Childhood Educator in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)

Working knowledge of

- Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA)
- How Does Learning Happen? (HDLH?)
- Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT)




- City of Toronto Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI)
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC)

· Current and Transparent Police Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening · Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification

· Up-to-date immunizations

· Proficiency in English (spoken and written)

Responsibilities

- Take leadership within the program room, ensuring documentation and required paperwork are accurate, current, and compliant with CCEYA and City of Toronto AQI standards.
- Use observation and documentation effectively to plan and implement enriched learning experiences tailored to children’s developmental needs and interests.
- Integrate ELECT, HDLH?, and Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years into daily programming and interactions.
- Interact with children using an inquiry-based approach, co-learning alongside them while maintaining supervision to ensure health, safety, and well-being.
- Organize the physical environment to optimize space, materials, and furniture that support children’s engagement and positive behaviour.
- Communicate effectively with families, co-workers, and community partners, building trust and collaboration.
- Support children’s natural curiosity, independence, and self-help skills through daily routines and experiences.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $28.00-$29.03 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) (Scarborough)
🏢 Dearham Wood Daycare
📍 Scarborough