Ascot Avenue Community Daycare
Float RECE/ECA Position
Ascot Avenue Community Day Care provides early learning child care programs and services for children from infancy to school age in two sites: Regal Road Public School and Oakwood Collegiate Institute. Infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers, are located at the Oakwood site while kindergarten & school-age children are located at the Regal Road site.
The agency is seeking 2 RECE/ECA’s who can cover short-term absences at either site. Float staff need to be able to work a minimum of 5.5hrs per day. All RECE/ECA employees at Ascot Avenue Community Day Care and who are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 5213.02, are eligible to apply for this position.
The candidates will be working with any age group and location. The work schedule may vary from time to time based on the needs of the centre.
POSITION:
RECE/ECA Float. 27.5 hours per week guaranteed. Work schedule will vary.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
RECE Floats must have an ECE diploma or degree (or equivalency); and must provide evidence of registration in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
RECE/ECA Floats must have:
- Current and valid Standard First Aid / CPR-C certification(infant/child/adult).
- Criminal Record Check for Children and Vulnerable Adults (Local and Provincial) -Clearance dated within 6 months of start date.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Experience working in a childcare setting.
2. Previous experience working with all age groups (infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten, and school age experience is an asset).
3. Experience developing and implementing emergent programs using the ELECT framework - demonstrated effective observation and documentation skills.
4. Basic computer skills are an asset (i.e., Microsoft word) and use of tablet/iPad.
5. Demonstrated ability to work with families in complex situations and from a variety of cultures, and differing family values and beliefs.
6. Able and willing to work flexible hours (between 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) – shifts and room assignments are assigned according to Centre needs and subject to change as necessary.
7. Able and willing to work outside of centre’s operational hours (i.e., some evenings or weekends to attend staff meetings, special events, professional development, etc.) as needed.
8. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cohesive team setting.
9. Demonstrated leadership skills - ability to take initiative, assess and respond to situations in a positive, effective, and timely manner, and work independently requiring minimal supervision and/or direction.
10. Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills – able to communicate positively and effectively with children, parents, staff, and management team.
11. Knowledge of relevant requirements and legislation as per the City of Toronto's Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI) and Ministry of Education's licensing legislation (CCEYA, 2014) and HDLH approaches, as well as Toronto Public Health requirements and standards.
12. Works well independently and in a team setting, requiring minimal supervision. Able to take initiative in daily duties and delegated tasks.
Please submit your resume on or by June 12, 2026, addressed to “Hiring Committee” at [email protected]
Start Date: Immediately
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.38-$28.92 per hour
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you available to work any shift between the hours of 7:30 am and 6:00 pm?
Work Location: In person
