Van Driver Early Childhood Educator-Assistant

Job Title : Van Driver / Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Job Posting # Van-Driver / Early Childhood Educator-Assistant

Date Posted : January 1, 2024

Reports to : Director of Operations

Position Type : Full Time

2 positions)

Date Closed : August 31, 2024

About Organization :

Connecting Dots Foundation Canada is a pioneer community-based not-for-profit organization providing quality initiatives and services to professionals, the community, parents and children.

provides early intervention and school-aged programs for children aged 0-12 years with a disability or developmental delay, and their families.

We also provide programs and resources that help you and your organization rise to the task and excel while carrying it out.

We accept referrals for children aged 0-12 years.

About the Program :

At Connecting Dots Foundation, we aim to foster a lifelong love for learning in the children in our care. The renowned Reggio Emilia philosophy supports this goal, offering children an opportunity to learn through play and exploration, developing valuable skills in the cognitive, social-emotional, fine and soft motor areas with the environment as their third teacher.

Despite the amazing benefit and tangible impact incorporating this philosophy into children’s programming can have on a child’s development, the philosophy is far too often misunderstood or misused.

At Connecting Dots Foundation, we recognize that to have successful inclusive environments we need to create opportunities for inclusion.

Connecting Dots Foundation is committed to supporting inclusion by providing information, advice and training. Support can promote inclusion and can help children and families to be ready to share and thrive in everyday and community life.

Connecting Dots Foundation has been involved in a number of collaborative community projects to promote community inclusion in key areas including sport, in the early childhood / school setting, with playgrounds and community events and activities.

We work in partnership with community groups, schools and councils to achieve this.

Position Description :

• Ensure children's safety when boarding and leaving with Van from and to School.
• Maintain control of student activities during travel to prevent distractions or behaviours that could compromise safety.
• Direct children during emergency evacuation procedures.
• Operate daycare Van to transport children.
• Report delays, mechanical problems and accidents.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
• Clean and sanitize mats, seats, windows and doors.
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children.
• Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents

and other staff members.

Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisor.

Qualifications and Skills :

• A College certificate in early childhood education is required.
• Child development assistant (ECE level 2)
• Class 4 License Required
• Clear criminal record check is required.
• Character references in respect of the person are required.
• A record of the person's work history / resume is required.
• Copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of training and skills are required.
• Evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization
• Valid First Aid certificate is required.
• Valid CPR certificate is required.

Organizational Responsibilities :

• Actively contribute to the mission, vision and values of Connecting Dots Foundation.
• Follow the organizational Code of Ethics and professional standards of your certification and

your position in the organization.

• Adhere to the policies and procedures of your program(s) and organization.
• Perform the duties outlined in this job description.
• Contribute in a positive way to the overall success of the program and organization.
• Participate in the establishment of program goals and objectives and set service priorities based on it.
• Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude when representing the organization in the community.
• To follow the direction of the Joint Health, Safety & Wellness Committee in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)

Hours : Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Some evenings are required)

Salary : $16.00

Position to commence : ASAP

Please submit your resume to the Hiring Committee at [email protected] Please add Job Posting # Van-Driver / Early Childhood Educator-Assistant to the email subject line and cover letter.

Connecting Dots Foundation Canada offers an attractive and rewarding work environment. We appreciate all applicants' interest, but only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview

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