We are looking for energetic and engaging Registered Early Childhood Educators to work in our Before and After School programs. Current ECE students, new ECE graduates, and experienced RECE’s are all welcome to apply. This is a great program for someone looking to work with school age children.

This position is for the afternoon shift in a Before and After School Program

The role of the Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) is to provide nurturing, developmentally appropriate, and engaging early learning experiences for children. RECEs are responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating programming that reflects the interests, needs, and developmental stages of children, while ensuring compliance with the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA).

RECEs must conduct themselves in a professional, positive manner, and must be Members in Good Standing of the College of Early Childhood Educators Ontario, adhering to the code of ethics and continuous professional learning requirements.

RECEs report directly to the Program Supervisor or Senior Program Supervisor and are responsible for the day-to-day classroom environment, curriculum planning, family communication, and ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all children in their care.

GOAL: POSITIVE INTERACTIONS

RECEs foster a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful classroom setting.

They build responsive, warm relationships with children, families, and colleagues. They use positive communication strategies, support peer interactions, and model inclusive practices that reflect diversity, equity, and respect. RECEs address behaviour in alignment with The Village’s Positive Practices policy, guiding children with empathy and consistency.

GOAL: WELL-BEING

RECEs ensure a safe, clean, and healthy environment for children and families.

They support daily routines related to nutrition, hygiene, and rest, and follow Public Health requirements and family preferences when possible. They maintain awareness of children’s medical needs, allergies, and exceptionalities, and ensure that documentation, postings, and precautions are consistently followed.

They are accountable for ensuring licensing requirements are met in the classroom, including fire drills, health checks,



and incident reporting.

GOAL: FOSTERING EXPLORATION, PLAY, AND INQUIRY

RECEs plan and implement a curriculum that reflects children’s interests and developmental stages.

They use inquiry- and play-based learning approaches to encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and creativity. They provide safe, inclusive, and stimulating materials and create engaging environments both indoors and outdoors. RECEs adapt plans and schedules to meet the needs of children in their care.

GOAL: CONNECTIONS WITH FAMILY AND COMMUNITY

RECEs build strong, respectful partnerships with families.

They communicate daily with families, sharing children’s progress, experiences, and milestones. They welcome questions and concerns in a professional manner, provide input for family engagement opportunities, and support families by connecting them to resources as needed.

GOAL: PEDAGOGICAL DOCUMENTATION

RECEs document children’s learning and development through written, pictorial, and digital means.

They use documentation as a tool for reflection, program planning, and communication with families. They maintain accurate developmental records, health and safety reports, and incident/accident logs as required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEs

RECEs must be reliable, caring, and trustworthy. They must model professionalism through appearance, communication, and conduct. They are expected to work collaboratively with colleagues, Program Supervisors, and families while maintaining confidentiality and privacy at all times.

About The Village Children’s Programs The Village Children’s Programs believes in providing exceptional Early Learning Experiences for children. We celebrate the uniqueness of each child care family and each of our programs is committed to being professional, caring, supportive and responsive to the needs of children and families.





Each of our locations in the community is unique to the children and families of that school and area. We have programs for children from infancy to 12 years of age. We operate Full Day Programs, Before and After School Programs and Camps during school holidays.Our Early Childhood Educational experiences enhance learning, stimulate creativity, and foster children’s developmental stages.

We believe that parents/guardians are children’s primary educators and work with them to provide children with the best early childhood experiences possible.

What we stand for: The Village Children’s Programs is caring, professional, supportive and responsive. Each child is recognized to be unique and each family’s individuality is valued. By accepting the total child, setting clear and defined goals and limits, while allowing for self-expression, each child’s needs are met. Our compassionate, safe, and caring environment creates a place for children to gain confidence, develop positive self-esteem, and mature emotionally.

Our Curriculum: Our curriculum has a focus of age-and stage-appropriate planning and works towards school readiness for all children. Our programs are inspired by many philosophies including that of Reggio Emilia and are planned and implemented using documentation which provides for evidence-and skill-based programming. Our belief is that play-based learning is effective in providing an environment in which children can grow and develop to their potential.

We believe that parents are the most important people in children’s lives, and we work closely with parents to achieve the best care for their children. The Village accepts How Does Learning Happen?(HDLH) and the minister’s policy statement on Programming and Pedagogy.

Qualifications:

- Diploma in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)
- Member in Good Standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
- Current CPR/First Aid Level C
- Up to date immunizations
- TB Skin test

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Application question(s)

- Are you a Registered Early Childhood Educator?

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Early Childhood Educator for an After School Program (Part Time) (Markham)
🏢 The Village Children's Programs
📍 Markham