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 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 and 6
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