Newstead Academy is looking for a warm, energetic, and engaging RECE or ECA to lead and support our weekend Parent & Tot Program.

This is a part-time weekend position ideal for an educator who enjoys working with young children and families and is confident leading circle time, songs, movement, stories, and age-appropriate activities.

Schedule

- Saturday and Sunday
- Approximately 3–5 hours per shift
- Approximately 5–12 hours per weekend
- Weekend availability is required

Responsibilities
- Lead engaging circle time for young children and their parents/caregivers
- Lead and facilitate Parent & Tot classes and activities
- Engage children through songs, music, movement, stories, sensory play, art, and other age-appropriate experiences
- Prepare and organize materials before each session
- Create a warm, welcoming, and positive environment for children and families
- Interact professionally and confidently with parents and caregivers
- Support room setup and cleanup before and after programming
- Work collaboratively with the Newstead Academy team
- Follow centre health,



safety, and program procedures

Qualifications
- RECE or ECA background
- Experience working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, or Parent & Tot programs
- Comfortable and confident leading circle time and group activities
- Energetic, warm, expressive, and engaging with young children
- Robust communication skills with both children and adults
- Reliable and consistently available on weekends
- Able to independently prepare and lead developmentally appropriate activities
- First Aid/CPR certification is preferred
- Vulnerable Sector Check will be required

Experience in music, movement, drama, storytelling, early literacy, sensory programming, or similar children's programming is a strong asset. Pay: $26.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6.0 – 12.0 per week

Application question(s)

- Are you consistently available to work both Saturdays and Sundays.

Work Location: In person

📌 Early Child Educator RECE / ECA-Weekend position (Markham)
🏢 Newstead Education
📍 Markham