Job Summary:

The Early Childhood Educator collaborates closely with all other members of the program team to provide nurturing care and education to young children in a group setting, under the supervision of the Centre Director; in accordance with the goals and curriculum plans of the centre and the philosophy and policies of the agency and in compliance with the Day Nurseries Act.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsible for the constant supervision, safety and well being of the children
Recognizes and responds to the needs of each child by using developmentally appropriate teaching and child behaviour management techniques
Shares in the responsibility for planning, preparing and implementing stimulating, age-appropriate activities that encourage children’s creativity and learning and promote each child’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development
Participates fully and consistently as a conscientious team member in caring for the children and in the overall operation of the program and centre; maintains regular and open communication with program team members and all other co-workers
Establishes and maintains regular communication with parents
Ensures the program operates at all times in compliance with all child care licensing standards
Must know and implement: Centre routines and practices; Day Nurseries Act regulations; the City of Windsor Health Department guidelines.
Observes and records relevant information on each child’s progress as required/as per Centre practices
Attends and participates actively in all program/centre, parental or other meetings as required
Shares responsibility for maintaining program equipment in good repair; assists with toy/equipment disinfecting
Shares responsibility for maintaining the play environments and storage areas in an organized and clutter-free condition
Participates in regular fire drills and other emergency procedures
Participates in ongoing professional development and attends/maintains all mandatory training
Assists the Centre Director in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by promptly reporting any existing and/or potential workplace hazards
Performs other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Centre Director or her/his designate

Qualifications:

Minimum:  Early Childhood Education diploma or provincially recognized equivalent. Registered member of the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario. Valid Standard First Aid and Level “C” CPR. Negative criminal records check

Working Conditions

The childcare facility is licensed for 45 children and is located with in   local elementry schools in windsor.
Indoor and outdoor activities
Standing, bending, crouching and some lifting

Wages

Wage dependent on qualifications / experience

Hours of Work

30 to 40 hours per week

TO APPLY:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, please forward your resume to:

E-mail: sminello@thetoyboxece.com