George Brown Polytechnic·Toronto, Ontario
The incumbent provides developmentally appropriate curriculum and supervision for children while maintaining a safe and sanitary environment. They also mentor Early Childhood Education students and maintain collaborative relationships with families.
REQ 7410 TITLE: Part Time - Early Childhood Educator (3 Positions) DIVISION: Faculty of Community Services and Interdisciplinary Studies SALARY: $34.33 per hour SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday (varied) HOURS PER WEEK: 24 LOCATION: 675 Ontario Street, 440 Shuter St., 935 Dundas St. East WORK MODALITY: On-site STATUS: Regular Part Time Support VACANCY: 1 Replacement, 2 New EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately
August 10, 2026 Land Acknowledgement: George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other. Equity Statement: George Brown Polytechnic is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities. GBP Vision: To be a polytechnic renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.
Under the direction of the Manager, the incumbent undertakes all duties pertaining to the care and education of the children enrolled in the Early Childhood Laboratory Centre. The incumbent also models skills and provides feedback to the Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Assistant students to support their theoretical training. Key Responsibilities Provides developmentally appropriate curriculum for children ages from kindergarten to school age that is congruent with the department philosophy and meets the requirements of the governing legislation. Provides behaviour guidance and ongoing supervision of playroom, playground, group, individual and routine activities. Ensures overall health and safety of children enrolled in the program by maintaining a sanitary and safe environment and identifying children who are unwell. Arranges children’s play space to reflect the philosophy of the curriculum; builds and maintains responsive relationships with individual and groups of children in care. Demonstrates and explains effective curriculum and guidance strategies; models, supports, mentors and guides the Early Childhood Educators (ECE) and Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) students. Establishes and maintains a collaborative relationship with families through open communication by daily written charts, daily interactions, formal parent interviews and parent information sessions. Maintains currency in the curriculum methodology used at the centre and in other areas related to the field of Early Childhood Development by participating in a variety of Professional development activities. Collaborates with colleagues, shares expertise and practical knowledge; participates in centre and program development meetings. Other duties as assigned. Educational and Experience Requirements Two-year diploma in Early Childhood Education from a recognized post-secondary institution. Must be currently registered with the College of E.C.E. (RECE). Minimum one year post diploma experience in a licensed preschool/childcare setting. Current St. John’s Ambulance or Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate. Must have health assessment and immunization as required by the Ministry of Education, including Covid-19 vaccination. Experience developing weekly curriculum for children. Skills and Attributes Ability to provide guidance and feedback to ECE students and ECA’s; high degree of diplomacy and tact. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; exceptional observation and reporting skills. Ability to spend most of the day at the child’s level, i.e., sitting on the floor, or on child-height chairs. Able to bend, stoop, and lift child to adult height (up to 20 kg) and to move children’s furniture or equipment to prepare room for programming needs. Ability to work independently and as an effective team member. Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills at a professional level. Demonstrated commitment to uphold the polytechnic’s priorities on equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigenization (EDII).
All prospective staff being considered for these positions will be required to undergo a criminal reference check. Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.
Candidates must hold a two-year diploma in Early Childhood Education and be registered with the College of E.C.E. (RECE). Additionally, at least one year of post-diploma experience in a licensed childcare setting and a valid First Aid certificate are required.
Market context
Part-time early childhood educator openings in Ontario often reflect steady demand in licensed childcare settings, especially for candidates who are already RECE-registered and have hands-on experience. This role is competitive because the posting asks for a two-year ECE diploma, at least one year of post-diploma experience, and a valid First Aid certificate. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your RECE status and recent childcare experience before applying.
Early Childhood Educator
Early Childhood Educator