Early Childhood Educator - Team Lead

Job summary

Lead the daily childcare program, ensuring children’s safety and well-being while implementing the Early Learning Framework and planning engaging, developmentally appropriate activities. Support and coordinate staff, maintain licensing and sanitation requirements, and build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Job details

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Team Lead to oversee the daily operations of our childcare program at Port Edward Community School. This leadership role is ideal for an individual who is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for young children while supporting staff and building strong relationships with families. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day operations of the childcare program Ensure the safety, supervision, and well-being of all children Implement the Early Learning Framework and plan engaging, developmentally appropriate activities Foster curiosity and support children’s individual needs and interests Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment Build strong, positive relationships with children, families, and staff Ensure compliance with licensing requirements and child-to-staff ratios Provide leadership and support to staff, including scheduling and substitute coordination Communicate effectively with families through newsletters, bulletin boards, and other methods Oversee snack planning and preparation Implement and maintain sanitation and cleaning schedules Perform other related duties as required Qualifications & Requirements Diploma in Early Childhood Education (minimum two years post-secondary or equivalent) Minimum 5 years of experience working with children At least 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience Valid ChildSafe First Aid Certificate Strong verbal and written English communication skills Proven ability to work collaboratively with children, families, and colleagues Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment Physically able to perform the duties of the position

What you’ll do

Lead the daily childcare program, ensuring children’s safety and well-being while implementing the Early Learning Framework and planning engaging, developmentally appropriate activities. Support and coordinate staff, maintain licensing and sanitation requirements, and build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Requirements

Requires a diploma in Early Childhood Education, at least five years of experience working with children, and at least one year of supervisory or leadership experience. Candidates must hold a valid ChildSafe First Aid Certificate and demonstrate strong English communication, collaboration, confidentiality, sound judgment, and the physical ability to perform the role.

Listed skills

• Child supervision · Preferred
• Staff Leadership · Preferred
• Family communication · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Childcare Program Operations
• Child Supervision
• Early Learning Framework Implementation
• Developmentally Appropriate Activity Planning
• Inclusive Learning Environment
• Staff Leadership
• Staff Scheduling
• Substitute Coordination
• Family Communication
• Relationship Building
• Licensing Compliance
• Child-to-Staff Ratio Compliance
• Snack Planning and Preparation
• Sanitation and Cleaning
• Confidentiality
• Written and Verbal Communication

Job areas

• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety

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