Overview The Early Childhood Educator and Assistants collaborate 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 Supervisor; in accordance with the goals and curriculum plans of the centre and the philosophy and policies of the agency and in compliance with the CCEYA

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; CCEYA

 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

 Engages in positive collaboration with the other programs and early childhood educators of the centre in coordinating the effective use of equipment, facilities and personnel

 Participates in ongoing career development and attends/maintains all mandatory training

 Participates in the supervision, training and mentoring of students and supply teachers

 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 Assistant or Early Childhood Education diploma or provincially recognized equivalent.

Valid Standard First Aid and Level “C” CPR.

Negative criminal records check.

Job Type: Part Time/Supply

Salary

ECA/ECE: $19.60-$27.00

Work Location: In person

Pay: $19.60-$27.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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