600 - ARMADALE CC/SA/EDP - ECE Teacher

Family Day Offers :

• Competitive compensation
• 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 R.E.C.E. 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 a.m. and 6 p.m.
30+ days ago