About Cityplace Daycare:

Cityplace Daycare is a brand-new daycare on Toronto’s waterfront at 350 Queens Quay West. Our programs will include toddler and preschool rooms and before- and after-school care. We’re looking for a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) to join our opening team and help create a welcoming, inclusive environment for children and families.

Who you are:

You’re curious about how children learn and attentive to their interests, strengths and needs. You enjoy turning observations into play-based experiences and sharing children’s learning with families. You’re calm, dependable and organized, and you work well with colleagues. You can provide clear day-to-day program guidance to Early Childhood Assistants (ECAs) while remaining open to feedback and new ideas.

Position: Offering both FT and PT opportunities, please specify interest when applying.

Work arrangement: On-site

Reports to: Child Care Supervisor

Anticipated start date: December 1, 2026, subject to licensing and opening readiness

Position: Permanent, full-time, salaried

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Benefits: Health benefits and two weeks of paid vacation

Position: Permanent, part time, hourly

Hours: Various hours, please indicate availability

Vacation: 4% paid out vacation

As an RECE you will:

- Plan, deliver and evaluate inclusive, play-based learning experiences aligned with the daycare’s program statement and Ontario’s How Does Learning Happen? pedagogy.
- Observe and document children’s learning, use observations to adapt programming and communicate learning with families.
- Prepare inviting indoor and outdoor environments and work with the Supervisor, families and relevant professionals to implement individualized supports and accommodations.
- Maintain active supervision, accurate attendance, head counts and safe transitions, following ratio, group-size, safe arrival and dismissal procedures.
- Support meals, washroom, dressing, rest and outdoor routines with calm,



respectful interactions and positive guidance.
- Follow health, safety, cleaning and medical procedures, respond to incidents and complete accurate records. Administer medication only when trained, authorized and assigned.
- Build positive relationships with families, invite their input and share information about children’s care, experiences and development while protecting confidentiality.
- Provide day-to-day program guidance to ECAs, share clear handovers and follow the College of Early Childhood Educators’ Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice and Continuous Professional Learning requirements.
- Fulfil your duty to report child-protection concerns directly to a Children’s Aid Society without delaying or delegating the report.

You are qualified if you have:

- Registration as a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) and current membership in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
- Experience providing childcare, including experience gained through supervised placements, is an asset.
- Working knowledge of child development, inclusive practice, the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA), its regulations, How Does Learning Happen?, and applicable public health requirements.
- Ability to plan, document and evaluate learning experiences, provide responsive daily care and implement individualized supports.
- Strong communication, observation, organizational and teamwork skills, with sound judgement, discretion and respect for children and families.

Working conditions:





Shifts take place within daycare and before- and after-school operating hours and may include opening or closing duties, as assigned. This is an active indoor and outdoor role involving sustained attention, frequent movement, bending and reaching, work at children’s level, personal care and safely lifting or supporting children and materials as needed. Accommodation is provided in accordance with applicable law.

Conditions of employment

Employment is conditional on a satisfactory vulnerable sector check; valid Standard First Aid certification, including infant and child CPR, from a training provider recognized by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB); verification of applicable credentials; and required health assessment and immunization documentation, including any applicable exemption. You must maintain required certifications and meet ongoing screening requirements throughout employment.

Inclusion & Accessibility

Cityplace Daycare is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the children, families and community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, lived experiences and abilities, including candidates from communities that have historically been underrepresented or faced barriers to employment.

We are committed to an accessible and equitable recruitment process. Accommodation is available at every stage of recruitment and selection, including interviews and assessments. If you require accommodation, let us know what you need and we will work with you to provide appropriate support. Accommodation requests will be handled respectfully and confidentially.

Pay: Up to $22.00 per hour

Application question(s)

- What is your availability: Part-time, full-time or both?

Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- Standard First Aid including infant and child CPR (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) – New Daycare Opening (Toronto)
🏢 Cityplace Daycare
📍 Toronto