Early Childhood Educator-1 year term

Position Overview

The ELC Educator will provide respectful, inclusive and quality programs by committing to :

• Treat children with respect, acceptance and honesty
• Interact with participants in a patient, interested, understanding and caring manner
• Promote feelings of competency and self-esteem
• Make children and youth feel physically and emotionally safe & secure
• Encourage responsible, safe and mutually-respectful behavior through positive methods such as role-modeling, setting reasonable limits, providing choices and recognizing appropriate behavior
• Guide inappropriate conduct by using positive guidance and behavior management practices
• Accommodate individual differences and make all children and youth feel equally welcome regardless of gender, race, culture, economic status or ability.
• Engage children in planning activities that provide opportunities to develop and enhance skills, based on their needs and wants The ELC Educator will :
• Plan and implement daily routines and maintain a high level of supervision and safety according to Provincial Licensing Regulations and Procedures
• Ensure the quality of the ELC by adhering to Provincial Licensing Regulations
• Work in a team based environment
• Apply and interpret Early Childhood Education developmentally appropriate practices
• Complete forms as required
• End of shift daily cleanup.
• Maintain facility to highest safety standard; ensuring all toys / furniture / equipment are in good condition
• Maintain attendance records and reports

Required Skills :

Applicants must have or be willing to obtain Phases I and II Play and Exploration training (paid training).

First Aid / CPR Certification

Early Childhood Education Certification (Compensation based on certified level)

Note : All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Search

BGC Saskatoon recognizes the value and importance of building and sustaining a culturally diverse environment that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from those who are passionate about contributing to a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included. For employees, participants, volunteers, donors, and the community, we demonstrate our commitment through :

By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives.

Compensation

$20.83 - $28.93 per hour