Brittany Clarke

I am currently employed as a casual Designated Early Childhood Educator (DECE), working across multiple schools as a substitute educator. My responsibilities include supporting kindergarten classrooms by filling in for the designated DECE, following established routines and instructional notes provided for supply staff. I assist in facilitating lessons, supervise students, and collaborate effectively with the Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) and other staff members to ensure a positive and productive learning environment.

I served as a Manager at Our Lady of Providence YMCA Childcare, overseeing a team of 15 staff members across full-day childcare and school-age programs. My responsibilities included staff scheduling, curriculum implementation (Play to Learn), and maintaining effective communication with families to ensure a collaborative partnership between the center and the families we served.

I supervised a team of nine staff members at a full-day childcare center, fostering effective communication between educators and families, implementing our play-to-learn curriculum, and ensuring compliance with the standards set by the Ministry of Education.

• Developed strong relationships with families through open communication channels, parent-teacher conferences, and community events participation.
• Promoted fine motor skill development with hands-on art projects and sensory play experiences.
• Created a safe, nurturing environment for all children by enforcing health and safety protocols within the classroom.
• Joined professional development workshops with fellow educators on topics such as curriculum planning, child development theories, and classroom management strategies.