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We are open!

We are very happy to announce that starting this September, LEF will be increasing our open hours from 9am to 7pm. (From 4:30 to 7:00 it will be Online access only).

We hope that it will allow us to better accommodate your busy schedules. At LEF, we have diligently continued doing our part to ensure that safety remains our top priority. That is why we will be continuing to provide our services online, by phone, or in person by appointment.

Services are available in Amharic, Arabic, Cantonese, Farsi, French, Mandarin, Persian, Portuguese, Spanish, Tigrinya, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu & Vietnamese. 

You can also email us: info@lefca.org or call our main number: 416-769-0830.

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• RECE Split Shift

  

  21 July 2021

  We are actively seeking Permanent Part-time RECE’s for various locations in split shift capacity.  We are looking for educators that are:

  • Passionate and dedicated to planning and developing holistic child-centred programs for the communities we serve;
  • Able to work in a before and after school program, meaning a few hours in the morning, head home, then return for the last hours of the programming day;
  • Able to continuously aim to enrich play-based learning, and translate their expertise through thoughtful programming that reflects the Ministry of Education guidelines;
  • Determined to surpass all AQI expectations. 

  LEF programs focus on the benefits of outdoor experiences for children and educators; building resiliency within each community we serve. 

  Current Locations:

  Various locations available

• Child Care Centre Supervisor

  

  21 July 2021

  We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:	Our partners who help us to create and learn about inclusive, outdoor and collaborative play are:
  Paid sick and personal days A generous vacation package Health and dental coverage Life insurance and long-term disability coverage Pension plan	Right to Play Evergreen Brickworks Diane Kashin Hopi Martin

  We are searching for a Centre Supervisor who would be responsible for and focused on:

  • The overall operation, development, management and evaluation of the childcare centre.
  • Respecting all legislative and regulatory requirements.
  • Providing timely coaching with educators to build and support ongoing quality improvement
  • Ensuring sound pedagogical curriculum, evident in all programming spaces, which is age-appropriate and reflective of the community we serve.
  • Participating as a member of the LEF community and seeks out collaborative activities in the broader community to support and enhance the needs of educators, families and children.
  • Acting as a role model for educators, children, families and the community by reflecting LEF values and initiatives.

  Hours per week may vary, however, a typical week is 35 (thirty-five) hours per week.

  Location:

  Clairlea Childcare Centre – 25 Rosalind Crescent

• Language Training Instructor

  

  13 July 2021

  On an ongoing basis, the English Language Instructor is responsible for facilitating learning, creating an effective learning environment and providing client-centred real-world task instruction, communicative programming that prepares clients for participation in Canadian society. On a daily basis, the English Language Instructor is responsible for classroom management, preparing daily lesson plans in accordance with the LINC curriculum, CLB and PBLA guidelines, adapting and revising lessons as needed, monitoring and assessing client progress and other duties as outlined.

  Preferred candidates will work virtually or in-class following all guidelines for infectious disease control.

  The successful applicant will need to be available from September 9, 2021.

• Language Training Instructor (Supply)

  

  13 July 2021

  On an ongoing basis, the English Language Instructor is responsible for facilitating learning, creating effective learning environment and providing client-centred, real-world task instruction, communicative programming that prepares clients for participation in Canadian society. On a daily basis the English Language Instructor is responsible for classroom management, preparing daily lesson plans in accordance with the LINC curriculum, CLB and PBLA guidelines, adapting and revising lessons as needed, monitoring and assessing client progress and other duties as outlined.

  Preferred candidates will work virtually or in-class following all guidelines for infectious disease control.

  The successful applicant will need to be available from September 9, 2020. This is an on-call position.

• Imagining a New Streetscape for Quilt on Weston Road

  

  07 July 2021

  Hosted by The Learning Enrichment Foundation with local City Councillor Francis Nunziata, Ward 5, York South-Weston. Help us shape the future of Quilt on Weston and visualize a streetscape for 1240 & 1246 Weston Road that aligns with our community vision.
  Join us for a Virtual Conversation
  Date: Tuesday, July 13th
  Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  Join Online - Zoom Meeting    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4167690830
  Meeting ID: 4167690830
  
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• Every Child Matters Walk

  

  30 June 2021

  This Canada Day let’s take a pause; rather, a walk. A walk to reflect and re-assess, all that has gone into making the country we call “Canada”. Join us for the “Every Child Matters Walk” to honour and support former students of Residential School, and 1000’s of children who perished while attending Kamloops-Brandon-Cowessess.This Canada Day let’s not move forward with division and anger in our hearts, but with reconciliation, understanding, and unity.

  When: July-1st, 2021
  Time:10AM
  Assembly Point: Toronto Council Fire (439 Dundas St. E at Parliament)

• Program Coordinator – Skills Link - Maternity Leave 18 months

  

  25 June 2021

  We are looking for a vibrant individual to coordinate our Launch Your Career youth employment program for youth.  He/she will bring out the best in program participants and help them strengthen their own unique value. Above all, the Program Coordinator will work with the project team to inspire youth to move from dreaming to doing.

• Newcomers Week 2021 - Thank you video to LEF

  

  28 May 2021

  Newcomers Week 2021 - Thank you video to LEF from clients sharing their success stories.

• We are open online!

  

  09 April 2021

• Quilt on Weston Rd. March 9th Neighbourhood Discussion Report

  

  09 April 2021

  40+ Mount Dennis community members joined LEF virtually on March 9th, 2021 to discuss ideas and concerns regarding the Quilt on Weston development project, and were also invited to complete a virtual poll. The resulting report from this first of many virtual neighbourhood discussions is now available and can be viewed on our website here: https://lefca.org/reports/march-9-assessment/index.html