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ECE Teacher

ECE Teacher

Family Day Care ServicesScarborough, ON M1X 1V6, Canada
10 days ago
Job description

Family Day Offers :

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health and dental benefits.
  • Pension plan
  • Generous vacation, sick leave and medical appointments
  • Child Care discount
  • Discounted GoodLife memberships
  • Training & professional development funding
  • Potential for career growth
  • Employee referral bonus
  • A positive and diverse work environment

Job Purpose :

Reporting to the Centre Supervisor the is responsible for providing and supporting an Early Learning and Development environment for children (0-12 years) in a group setting, in keeping with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), municipal guidelines and the policies and procedures of Family Day.

Job Duties :

  • Implement and practice the High / Scope educational approach to curriculum and the Hanen Learning Language and Loving It Program
  • Plan, develop and implement programs that reflects children’s interest and responds to diverse individual and cultural needs
  • Participate in short and long term planning and evaluation activities
  • Observe and assess children’s progress and behavior to ensure the programs meet individual and group needs
  • Lead and or participate in assessment meetings for children with special needs with the supervisor and / or other agencies; make recommendations to adapt programs as necessary
  • Demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and support to the family unit
  • Practice respectful communication with children, parents, colleagues, teachers, managers, students and volunteers
  • Support, comfort and encourage children who are experiencing difficulties and help them to understand and handle their feelings
  • Manage within the Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety standards
  • Guide and assist children in the development of independent eating, dressing and toileting habits
  • Participate in regular staff meetings, individual supervision, training and related activities both internal and external including the performance review
  • Perform other duties as required.
  • Education and Experience Required

  • Early Childhood Education Degree or Diploma
  • Must be registered and a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
  • Training in HIGH FIVE, PHCD or HIGH FIVE Sport is a definite asset
  • Minimum of 2 years of child care experience preferred
  • Well-developed skills in areas such as leadership, communication, organization, assessment, teamwork, confidentiality, commitment and accountability, initiative and creativity
  • Knowledge of best practices in the Early Learning development field
  • Commitment to social inclusion
  • Medical required – including TB (two stages) 6 months current to hiring date
  • Police Vulnerable Sector Check 6 months current to hiring date
  • Valid Standard First Aid and CPR, level C
  • Able to work all shifts between 7 and 6