Registered Early Childhood Educator - RECE

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

Position Purpose Summary

The Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) creates a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that fosters children's overall well-being. Guided by How Does Learning Happen? (HDLH), the RECE plans and implements age-appropriate, play-based programs that support children's spiritual, social, physical, emotional, and developmental growth.

Responsibilities include designing responsive learning experiences, co-constructing activities that encourage exploration and curiosity, and building strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues. The RECE ensures a safe and inclusive environment while leading and mentoring Early Childhood Assistants and supporting continuous quality improvement in alignment with HDLH principles.

Key Accountabilities

Incumbent will perform all, some or similar range of duties as below :

Child Development and Care

• Adhere to all requirements of an RECE as determined by The College of Early Childhood Educators and the CCEYA
• Use a variety of observation and documentation techniques.
• Facilitate cognitive, language, social, emotional, creative, and physical development of children and acceptance of diversity.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate program.
• Research the provincial Curriculum framework.
• Support the holistic development of all children.
• Build meaningful relationships with the children.
• Identify and expand upon learning opportunities (teachable moments).
• Identify and support child’s individual learning and development.
• Identify and support diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Meet health, welfare and safety needs.
• Administer medication and / or procedures. Accommodate for children’s allergies.
• Implement preventative health and safety measures.
• Develop and implement safe travelling and off-site practices while providing adequate supervision during these times.
• Provide first-aid / CPR. Protect children from physical and emotional harm.
• Implement emergency and evacuation plan.
• Review safety related issues.
• Follow safe toileting and diapering procedures.
• Identify and report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
• Promote a healthy lifestyle and actively supervise children. Promote healthy eating and proper food serving techniques.
• Meet nutritional needs.
• Accommodate for special nutritional requirements. Model and teach proper table manners.
• Establish with colleagues an environment to foster positive behaviour in the program.
• Guide and observe children. Implement positive behaviour guidance.
• Facilitate appropriate language, conflict resolution, empathy, problem-solving and coping skills.
• Use and promote active listening skills.
• Adhere to all requirements of an RECE as determined by The College of Early Childhood Educators, CCEYA Act and Local Public Health requirements.

Equipment & Facilities

Family and Community Relations

Record Keeping

Fulfill all other related duties as assigned.

Critical Relationship Management

Governance Boards and Councils

None.

Internal

Staff members, volunteers, children in the program.

External

Parents and guardians of the children, Regulatory agencies, Ministry of Education and Public Health

Managerial Responsibility

Reports directly to Childcare Center Supervisor.

Direct reports : none.

Financial and Materials Management

Working Conditions

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

Education and Experience Qualifications

Education, Qualifications and Certifications

Updated Medical completed

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

Skills and Capabilities

Full Time Temporay Contract for 1 Year

Hours of work per week 37.5

Rate Rate is $23.28 per hour

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $23.28 to $29.10 with a maximum of $34.92.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

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