Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) - Infant Program

Simply Smart - Child Care Centre & Montessori / IroquoisOakville, Ontario, Canada

30+ days ago

Salary

CA$19.00–CA$22.00 hourly

Job description

SimplySmart Child Care Centre is looking for experienced, energetic & self-starters for our Oakville- Iroquois location - who can manage an Infant room (6 mths to 18 mths) and can set up and run a regular play-based toddler or pre-school classroom if required. A key requirement is experience and positive attitude to start a new program. Salary is negotiable. The teacher should enjoy being around children and have a tremendous ability to engage with children. We include a wage enhancement grant, other funding from the Government and comprehensive health benefits.

Why choose SimplySmart?

A dynamic organization that gives you the ability to grow and learn every day.
Medical and dental benefits.
Employees get 35% discount on childcare services
Beautiful & open facilities
Explore Montessori and Play-based programs

Roles and Responsibilities :

Provide the children with a “prepared environment” which includes making materials to support the individual needs within the classroom;

Plan individual and / or group activities to stimulate growth of the children in social, emotional, and academic areas;

Instruct children in each area of the classroom : giving presentations and lessons in each area including Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Culture;

Allow children to be as independent as possible;

Encourage individual work time to promote independence as well as group work to promote socialization;

Identify, select, and modify work in the room to meet the needs of children with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs;

Conduct parent / teacher interviews;

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and coworkers;

Participate in school special activities and celebrations;

Responsible for diaper changing and / or assisting with toileting while demonstrating respect for the child;

Responsible for classroom cleanliness;

Maintains a high level of professionalism at all time;

Follows and implements health and safety through the uses of a variety of tools including daily observation forms, sanitary practices forms, medication forms, and the environmental assessment tools;

Performs other duties as assigned;

Maintains knowledge, skills, and abilities through on-going education and attends professional development courses and workshops;

Participate in outdoor activities with children for at least 2 hours per day;

Ensure the program compliance with all Ministry and program’s standards. i.e. CCEYA, CCMA;

Responsible and independent.

Creative, hard-working team player, energetic, and flexible.

Have a very positive and professional attitude and be able to work and contribute to our school and community.

Qualification :

Registered Early Childhood Educator designation (Required)

At least 2 to 4 years of experience in a childcare environment ideally with infants (6 mths to 18 mths).

Ability to work shifts (7am to 6pm)

Standard First Aid CPR C+

Vulnerable Sector Check

Immunization up to date (including a 2 step TB test)

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : $19.00 to $22.00 / hour