536 - SOUTHFIELDS VILLAGE SA / EDP - ECE Teacher

• Generous vacation, sick leave and medical appointments
• Discounted GoodLife memberships
• Potential for career growth
• Employee referral bonus
• A positive and diverse work environment

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Centre Supervisor, the Early Childhood Educator 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 reflect children’s interests and respond 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 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 performance reviews.
• 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.