Primary Years Kindergarten Early Childhood Educator

Now hiring: Primary Years Kindergarten Early Childhood Educator

Employment Terms: Full Time permanent

Start date: September 2026

The Kindergarten Early Childhood Educator (ECE) works in a student-centred collaborative early childhood team. The role supports the implementation of learning experiences aligned with the values and principles of UCCs Strategic Directions and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) emphasizing inquiry play-based learning and the development of the whole child.

Our JK and SK students engage in hands-on meaningful learning experiences that build foundational skills spark curiosity and foster international-mindedness from the very beginning. The ECE works alongside the Kindergarten teacher to facilitate these experiences contributing insight into child development and supporting joyful responsive developmentally appropriate practice.

The ECE brings joy to their role and works in a collegial transparent creative collaborative and humble manner. They are committed to building supportive relationships with colleagues parents and students. The ECE continuously uses reflection and feedback to improve teaching practice stays current with early years research is tech savvy and is willing to contribute to the greater school community. The position has a full course support load with additional co-curricular support and duties.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Collaboration and Learning Support

• Collaborate with the Kindergarten teachers Primary Years Coordinator and Primary colleagues to support engaging developmentally appropriate student-centred and inquiry-based learning experiences;
• Collaborate with the Kindergarten teaching team to implement plans and adapt the learning environment based on childrens interests and observations;
• Prepare materials learning centres and provocations that align with the daily or weekly plan;
• Establish effective supportive and caring relationships with students and families that foster a sense of belonging;
• Facilitate and extend play-based learning through intentional questions language modelling and shared exploration to promote curiosity problem-solving and communication;
• Observe and document student learning through photos videos and notes to assess student interest and learning to support student reflection to inform next steps and to celebrate growth;
• Differentiate and scaffold approaches in response to students needs and interests;
• Collaborate with specialist teachers to deliver holistic and integrated learning experiences involving art music French physical literacy and outdoor education;
• Support the development of early literacy and numeracy through play-based learning experiences as well as small-group and one-on-one instruction;
• Respond to classroom dynamics anticipate needs and make adjustments that support classroom expectations and student learning
• Support the development of social-emotional learning and self-regulation;
• Contribute to planning by offering observations and insights about student learning needs and well-being;
• Support the appropriate use of technology in the classroom to enhance learning;
• Integrate the values of pluralism wellbeing service and community into learning experiences;
• Engage in professional learning and reflection to refine practice and stay current with early years research;
• Engage meaningfully in professional meetings educational conferences and various professional development opportunities;
• Ensure that school policies practices and standards are -curricular Coaching and Supervisory

Co-curricular Coaching and Supervisory

• Supervision duty as assigned;
• Participate in where appropriate planning committees to support our co-curricular or all-school programming including the Before School Program (BSP);
• Lead with skill passion and enthusiasm identified activities in our co-curricular program including the arts coaching and intramural games;
• Participate fully in all aspects of Norval Outdoor Campus programming;
• Support the Prep School Admissions process by participating in yearly assessments;
• Mentor for an IB continuum project.

Other

• Ensure that school regulations and standards are maintained;
• Support the Prep School Admissions process by participating in yearly assessments;
• Mentor for an IB continuum project.

Job Requirements

Experience Knowledge and Competencies:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and registration in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE);
• 2 years of experience working in Kindergarten or early years settings required;
• Strong understanding of child development and developmentally-appropriate practices;
• Familiarity with the Ontario Kindergarten Program; knowledge of the IB PYP an asset;
• Demonstrated commitment to equity diversity inclusion and pluralism;
• Invests in personal development and strives to grow professionally;
• Ability to develop rapport with students;
• Ability to support a classroom atmosphere that students perceive to be fair emotionally safe and joyful and in which the full range of childrens developmentally appropriate expression and interests can be voiced;
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of professional boundaries;
• Ability to contribute as a member of teacher teams and committees;
• Ability to demonstrate that one is committed to lifelong learning modeling humility the ability to learn from mistakes and questioning;
• Exemplary communication problem-solving negotiation and mediation skills;
• Uses developmentally-appropriate research-informed early years practices and strives to be up to date on the latest research in the field;
• Shows care for the whole child and an ability to create a caring and supportive environment;
• Demonstrates genuine passion for childrens well-being and learning;
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail organization and planning;
• Anticipate classroom and schedule needs and support smooth transitions and daily routines;
• Prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced classroom environment;
• Ability to hold brave conversations about identity and marginalization while maintaining working relationships;
• Ability to hold brave conversations about bias power privilege and barriers in service to students and families;
• Ability to have conversations about race as it relates to student wellbeing and achievement;
• Possess in-depth knowledge that enhances the performance of students;
• Strong understanding of subject matter and age-appropriate practices;
• Strive to be up to date on the latest research in the field;
• Demonstrate passion regarding the subject area.

What We Offer

• Unparalleled opportunities for professional development including workshops networking sessions a leadership program and visiting experts and scholars;
• Flexibility to substitute statutory holidays in recognition of diverse religious and cultural practices;
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans including health care and lifestyle spending accounts;
• Pension plan generous vacation time self-funded sabbaticals parental leave top-up;
• Significant support for personal and family wellbeing and mental health including the Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Paid volunteer time off for involvement in the communities that matter to you;
• Social events for colleagues and their families;
• Collaborative and supportive team members and colleagues;
• Free on-campus parking.

About UCC

Upper Canada College (UCC) is focused on making the world a more just and inclusive place through dialogue and teamwork. With a commitment to equity and fairness students learn that what makes us different as individuals makes us stronger as a community. A rigorous academic program is supported by accomplished faculty exceptional co-curricular programming and state-of-the-art facilities.

The UCC experience is underpinned by five core values: learning pluralism service community and well-being. Among its strategic goals is UCCs ambition to become more diverse and inclusive. This is supported by a recognition that no learning community is whole without the inclusion and amplification of multiple voices; UCC is committed to fostering belonging striving for justice and peace among all people and addressing systemic and structural forms of oppression.

UCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity encouraging applications from all qualified individuals including women Indigenous Peoples persons with disabilities 2SLGBTQIA and historically marginalized persons. UCC embraces pluralism celebrating differences cherishing similarities and giving voice to multiple perspectives.

Please share your Resume and Cover letter at by Friday January 2nd 2026.

We thank all candidates in advance; however we will contact only those selected for an interview.

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