VILLA CHARITIES

Early Childhood Educator (ECE)
Early Childcare Assistant (ECA)
(Floater & Split Shift)

Villa Charities Inc. (VCI) is a registered charity and non-profit organization that enriches lives through experiences and services that honour Italian culture and heritage. For more than 50 years across the GTA, Villa Charities has provided cultural and educational programs and supported culturally sensitive long-term care and independent living apartments for seniors. VCI fulfills their mandate through a broad range of activities, services and facilities, both directly and in conjunction with its affiliates and independent organizations. Affiliates include Columbus Centre and Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery; Villa Colombo Homes for the Aged Inc. in Toronto; Villa Colombo Seniors Centre (Vaughan) Inc. Di Poce Centre; and Italian Canadian Benevolent Seniors Apartments Corporation/Casa Abruzzo Benevolent Corporation with apartments for independent seniors (Caboto Terrace, Casa Del Zotto and Casa Abruzzo). Each of these organizations is an integral part of the Villa Charities family with separate legal status and its own governance Board. For more information visit villacharities.com.

Additionally, Villa Charities is Great Place to Work® Certified™, an official recognition for employers who create an outstanding employee experience and an amazing workplace culture. Every day, our team works hard to deliver our mission of enriching lives through experiences and services that honour Italian culture and heritage.

Villa Charities Inc. is currently recruiting for energetic, motivated Early Childhood Educator (ECE) and/or Early Childcare Assistant (ECA) to teach a variety of educational subjects and developmental skills to children, from toddlers to preschool. The ECE will have excellent communication skills when discussing students’ problems and progress with parents, to ensure constant communication about the children’s development.

Job Summary

The incumbent in this position is required to provide quality supervision and guidance of daily activities for toddlers and school-age children.

Split shift: In this position, you will be required to work a split shift (Pre-School and after-school hours) during the days the children are in school(5.5 hours per day) On days children are not in school (noninstitutional days), you will be required to work an entire day shift. This position is for the after-school programs we run at various school locations.

Floater: This position is full-time (7.5 Hours a day), and you are expected to work between various classrooms/ locations as required to cover the vacation of other staff. This position may have to work one of the locations per the schedule provided.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Free gym/health club membership
• GRRSP contribution
• New Employee Mentorship program
• Employee Group Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Tuition/ professional membership reimbursement
• Employee referral program

Major Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with colleagues, parents and children and the ability to work with a team
• Plan and develop child care programs in accordance with provincial standard of Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT)
• Provide supervision and guidance of daily activities,and special activities
• Provide opportunity for creative expression through the mediums of art, dramatic play and music
• Assess the developmental level of children
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• Conduct and monitor activity programs designed for young children

• Prepare craft materials and assist children to use them
• Prepare and serve snacks
• Arrange transition periods such as transitioning from room to room, hand washing, lunch etc
• Observe children and report on observations to supervisor
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Assist in maintaining records of children
• Takes inventory, organizes and replenishes supplies
• Assist in housekeeping duties i.e. sanitizing tables, toys, furniture

Qualifications Required

• Early Childhood Education Assistant Diploma an asset
• Knowledge of subsidy and Quality Assessment (AQI)with the City of Toronto
• Knowledge of Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT)
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Self manages on-going professional development
• Experience working with toddler/preschool children
• Demonstrates ability to maintain an effective work relationship with families, colleagues and service providers
• Effective interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
• Fluent in English, both oral and written
• Current CPR/First Aid certificate
• Current Criminal Reference Check Report (Vulnerable Sector)
• Current Immunization Records

Locations

You may need to work in one of the following centers on a daily basis.

1. St Raphael Catholic School, 3 Gade Dr, North York, ON M3M 2K2 (Split Shift1 ECE+1ECA)
2. Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School, 125 Glenmount Ave, North York, ON M6B 3C2 (Split Shift 2 ECE + 2ECA)
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Salary

ECE – $25-27 per hour

ECA $20-24 per hour

Internal Supply $18:50 -20 per hour

GENERAL RECRUITMENT STATEMENT

Villa Charities Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recruit and hire without discrimination and are committed to fair and accessible recruitment practices.

Accommodation is available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with applicable legislation.

Villa Charities Inc. does not use artificial intelligence in its recruitment process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested in making a lasting impact with a collaborative and high performing team? Please email your resume and cover letter to careers@villacharities.com.

Marketing and Creative Coordinator

FULL-TIME

Villa Charities Inc. (VCI) is a registered charity and non-profit organization that enriches lives through experiences and services that honour Italian culture and heritage. For more than 50 years across the GTA, Villa Charities has provided cultural and educational programs and supported culturally sensitive long-term care and independent living apartments for seniors. VCI fulfills their mandate through a broad range of activities, services and facilities, both directly and in conjunction with its affiliates and independent organizations. Affiliates include Columbus Centre and Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery; Villa Colombo Homes for the Aged Inc. in Toronto; Villa Colombo Seniors Centre (Vaughan) Inc. Di Poce Centre; Italian Canadian Benevolent Seniors Apartments Corporation/Casa Abruzzo Benevolent Corporation with apartments for independent seniors (Caboto Terrace, Casa Del Zotto and Casa Abruzzo); and Leonardo Da Vinci Academy.  Each of these organizations is an integral part of the Villa Charities family with separate legal status and its own governance Board. For more information visit villacharities.com.

Additionally, Villa Charities is Great Place to Work^® Certified™, an official recognition for employers who create an outstanding employee experience and an amazing workplace culture. Every day, our team works hard to deliver our mission of enriching lives through experiences and services that honour Italian culture and heritage.

POSITION SUMMARY

In this position, the Marketing and Creative Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the Marketing team with the implementation of marketing and communications initiatives for Villa Charities and its affiliate organizations. The successful candidate will have excellent creative, graphic design and writing skills, superior project management capabilities as well as a working knowledge of digital marketing (CRM, ads, social media, email marketing and website management).

This role reports to the Marketing and Digital Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the implementation of integrated multi-channel marketing and communication plans.
• Facilitate marketing requirements of internal departments and affiliates.
• Maintain brand guidelines and ensure adherence from all internal stakeholders and third-partyorganizations.
• Manage Master Critical Path and Marketing Calendar
• Assist with graphic design and production of all Signage, Promotional Materials, Program Guides, Annual Reports and other brochures.
• Assist with coordinating print production as needed.
• Set up and manage Eventbrite event pages.
• Assist and provide support as needed with digital marketing (newsletters/eblasts, website updates, digital screens) and social media creative material.
• Coordination of special projects as needed to support the marketing team (e.g., Holiday ecard campaign).
• Assist with tracking and coding marketing invoices and receipts.
• Liaise with design and agency partners as well as printers and other suppliers.
• Provide marketing collateral summaries for sponsor fulfillment reports.
• Manage all third-party marketing requests and approvals.
• Assist with grassroots and community outreach programs that align with programs/services and reach multiple targeted audiences.
• Assist with marketing partner, arts partner and venue partner creative approvals.
• Attend events as needed to take photos/videos for marketing requirements.
• Develop and manage marketing asset libraries (photo bank, logo files, event assets)
• Provide administrative, PR and communications support to Director, Marketing and Communications as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL, YOU WILL REQUIRE:

• A university/college education or equivalent combination of education and professional marketing, fundraising or PR experience.
• One or more years of marketing, PR, fundraising or related experience – advertising production and experience working with agencies is considered an asset.
• Proficient in creative applications including Canva, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects.
• Proficient in office applications including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of digital platforms (Google Ads, WordPress/Elementor, MailChimp/Constant
• Contact, Google Analytics and social media management and analytics tools).
• Ability to take direction and conceptualize creative design incorporating brand assets.
• Ability to organize time and resources with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the Italian language and/or Italian Canadian community is considered an asset.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High energy, positive attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and high degree of initiative.
• Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends.

SALARY

$50,000-55,000 Per year

GENERAL RECRUITMENT STATEMENT

Villa Charities Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recruit and hire without discrimination and are committed to fair and accessible recruitment practices.

Accommodation is available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with applicable legislation.

Villa Charities Inc. does not use artificial intelligence in its recruitment process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

 HOW TO APPLY

Interested in making a lasting impact with a collaborative and high performing team? Please email your resume and cover letter to careers@villacharities.com