OUR EDUCATORS
Northview Heights Early Learning Centre-North York has a team of dedicated educators who reflect the communities we serve. Our Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) have graduated from programs recognized by the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators.
All educators follow the agency and the Ministry's rules, including those about public health and fire safety. They also take part in an annual policy review. Each educator member has a valid Standard First Aid Certificate with infant/child CPR-C and a clear Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check. Educators must complete mandatory training that covers the Workplace Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities (AODA), and Food Handler Certification.
At Northview Heights Early Learning Centre-North York, we believe in professional development. Ongoing training helps educators learn new skills and stay updated on important topics. Our educators participate in regular training sessions, team meetings, workshops, and an annual agency conference (AGM). RECEs must also meet ongoing learning requirements set by the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators.
Our educators are fully qualified to teach and care for children. We carefully select our educators through interviews to ensure they can nurture and educate young children alongside families. This includes background checks and health evaluations, such as a TB test. We also conduct regular performance assessments and review our policies frequently.
Our educators are friendly, caring, and understanding of child development and behaviour. We have a great deal of experience in early childhood education. We support each other in guiding children and acting as respectful role models.
All educators follow the agency and the Ministry's rules, including those about public health and fire safety. They also take part in an annual policy review. Each educator member has a valid Standard First Aid Certificate with infant/child CPR-C and a clear Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check. Educators must complete mandatory training that covers the Workplace Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities (AODA), and Food Handler Certification.
At Northview Heights Early Learning Centre-North York, we believe in professional development. Ongoing training helps educators learn new skills and stay updated on important topics. Our educators participate in regular training sessions, team meetings, workshops, and an annual agency conference (AGM). RECEs must also meet ongoing learning requirements set by the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators.
Our educators are fully qualified to teach and care for children. We carefully select our educators through interviews to ensure they can nurture and educate young children alongside families. This includes background checks and health evaluations, such as a TB test. We also conduct regular performance assessments and review our policies frequently.
Our educators are friendly, caring, and understanding of child development and behaviour. We have a great deal of experience in early childhood education. We support each other in guiding children and acting as respectful role models.
SUPPLY EDUCATORS
When a regular educator member is absent, we hire supply educators to deliver the program. Supply educators must meet the same qualifications as the regular educators they are replacing.
VOLUNTEERS AND PLACEMENT STUDENTS
With an agreement, Northview Heights Early Learning Centre-North York supports field placement for students enrolled in Early Childhood Education programs from institutions or high school co-op programs looking to enter the ECE field. The student placements offer opportunities to observe, learn, and practice skills working with children. Students' participation in placement at our locations provide the children with new learning experiences and additional positive adult interactions throughout their day. We are pleased to enable our educators to share their knowledge and expertise by mentoring future Early Childhood Educators. The legislated educators-to-child ratios do not include students completing a field placement at a Centre.
Students are never left alone with the children. A member of the educators always supports them.
All students must confirm a clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check and medical assessment before commencing placement at the Centre. They must also review and sign the Northview Heights Early Learning Centre-North York Annual Policy & Procedure package before the start of their placement.
Northview Heights Early Learning Centre-North York does not provide volunteer placements in any of our locations. However, the Centre Supervisor can provide information concerning other local agencies and organizations that may be able to provide a volunteer placement.
Students are never left alone with the children. A member of the educators always supports them.
All students must confirm a clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check and medical assessment before commencing placement at the Centre. They must also review and sign the Northview Heights Early Learning Centre-North York Annual Policy & Procedure package before the start of their placement.
Northview Heights Early Learning Centre-North York does not provide volunteer placements in any of our locations. However, the Centre Supervisor can provide information concerning other local agencies and organizations that may be able to provide a volunteer placement.