Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

JINGBAO™ Bilingual Children’s Centre is a Ministry-licensed childcare centre that delivers a unique early-years Mandarin language program, including math, science and arts. JINGBAO operates in a Mandarin-English dual-language environment, and serves children 18 months old to 5.5 years old.

At JINGBAO™, we integrate Montessori curriculum and play-based learning, together with cultural-enriched activities to nurture each child’s all-around physical, language, cognitive and social-emotional development.

Position: Registered Early Childhood Educator

Type: Full Time, Part Time, Supply

Location: Downtown Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Mississauga, Richmond Hill

We are looking for a dynamic, caring and self-motivated registered ECE who is seeking a challenging position in a warm and professional environment. This person has to be fluent in both English and Mandarin.

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Engage meaningfully with children to support their physical, cognitive, emotional and social development
• Maintain, clean and organize an inspirational learning environment
• Plan and implement age-appropriate, child-centered activities for children, such as media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Model positive adult/child relationships
• Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
• Ensure an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Promote a welcoming environment for all families and community members
• Work on a rotated shift and any other shift as required
• Develop and implement with your “team” individual and group curriculums for pre-school and school age children
• May plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Qualified candidates must demonstrate the following skills:

• Completion of a two- to four-year college program in early childhood education or a bachelor’s degree in child development, Licensing by a provincial or territorial association for ECE
• Experience in licensed childcare (preferred)
• Ability to successfully carry out ECE duties and any other responsibilities
• Possess excellent behavior guidance skills that include positive reinforcement and redirection strategies
• Skills and interests in creative art, drama, music, science, literacy and numeracy programs
• Working knowledge of the City of Toronto Operating Criteria, Child Care and Early Years Act, How Does Learning Happen/Emergent curriculum
• A clear Health and Police Reference Check is mandatory prior to employment
• Hold a valid standard First Aid/CPR certificate

To Apply:

• Please submit resume and cover letter to hr@torontomandarinschool.com, and include the position in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please.
• We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.