Under the supervision of the School Principal, the RECE Teacher is responsible for providing a positive learning environment that enhances and supports each child's cultural, physical, social, emotional, creative and cognitive development.ResponsibilitiesClassroom ManagementDevelops daily and long range plans for children with clear objectivesMaintains daily schedules and routinesDevelops an active learning classroomImplements a weekly classroom plan that incorporates a blend of child‐directed activities, routines and transition times that encourage positive experiences and age appropriate developmentProvides a balance of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor and individual/group activitiesOrganises space, learning centres, equipment and teaching tools prior to activitiesUses a variety of teaching techniques including modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating and reinforcingEncourages and assists children to practice self‐help skills and languageIdentifies themes, resources and materials for special activities coordinated by season and AMBE required curriculumCoordinates field tripsGuides children's behaviour that encourages positive self‐concept utilizing the Getting Along Together curriculum and philosophySets reasonable behaviour expectationsAddresses challenging behaviours without labelling any childDevelops and carries out lesson plans that facilitate student success using approved AMBE curriculumParent and Staff CommunicationPromotes positive relationships with parentsDiscusses child's progress and programme's daily events with parents and documents in daily agendaEnsures that parents receive all information and notices as it pertains to the childEncourages parent participation in the programme (e.G. chaperone, volunteer, visit)Offers suggestions and tips for parents to aid in achieving milestonesCommunicates with School Principal on any and all concernsPromotes language and literacy in partnership with parents and familiesMaintains student portfolios according to AMBE requirementsCompletes progress and report cards in parent‐friendly language focusing on student growth and next stepsDaily SupervisionAdheres to the standards set forth by the College of Early Childhood EducatorsIs highly responsive to the needs of the childrenProvides supervision of children at all timesCompletes attendance register and required daily logsEnsures Early Years Guidelines and regulations are followedHealth and SafetyObserves each child daily to detect symptoms of illnessAddresses and reports all accidents, injuries and illnesses and documents all such incidentsReleases children only to authorized personsRecognises signs of abuse and reports incidents of child abuse immediately as required and shares information with the School PrincipalMonitors environment for hazardsSanitises equipment and surfaces dailyEstablishes daily eating routines for childrenParticipates in fire drills and evacuation exercises in a calm mannerPerforms other job‐related duties as required by the immediate supervisorInterpersonal RelationshipWorks with the School Principal to ensure safety of children at all timesWorks well in a co‐teaching situationWorks collaboratively with other teachers and staffCommunicates with parentsInteracts respectfully with studentsLeadershipDisplays leadership within the classroom and models leadership qualities for childrenCommunicates tactfully with parents, peers, students and othersEncouraged to take a leadership role within the school communityProvides supervision of educational aides and volunteersCompletes compliance requirements as required by current applicable legislationTeamworkTeams with staff within the classroom and offers support to colleaguesBuilds trust and rapport with studentsParticipates in annual performance review process, attends staff meetings and is an active team playerTakes part in activities and eventsExternal CommunicationsCollege of Early Childhood EducatorsTrainingAttends various forms of training related to educationNegotiationsNot applicableStressMust patiently nurture undiagnosed and diagnosed high‐needs children,



including those suffering from separation anxietyUnderstands the responsibility of being a mandated reporterMay encounter conflict with parents or staffExperience mild to high stress based on student behavioursSubject to family dynamics and often placed between separation casesWorking ConditionsMonday to Friday 8:00 a.M. to 3:30 p.M.Some evening events such as Parent/Teacher Conferences and Open HousesWithin a school environmentSubject to physical demands: sitting on floor, bending, kneeling, crawling, crouching, running, good balanceMay be required to lift heavy objects when necessaryMust be able to lift children up to 50 lbs.Exposure to biohazards (vomit, urine, nose secretions, etc.)Subject to physical hazards such as biting, scratching, spittingRequired to spend large periods of time outdoors with the children every daySubject to use of cleaning solutions to sanitize tables, chairs and toysSubject to varying degrees of temperature changesPossess a valid driver's licence and ability to cross the Canada‐US border freelyCultural CompetencyAbility to speak the Mohawk language is an assetKnowledge of Mohawk cultureKnowledge of the Akwesasne communityAccountabilityTo protect and maintain confidentialityTo communicate tactfullyTo ensure that children are treated with fairness and empathyTo keep pace with any new developments in the field of early childhood developmentTo maintain a protected and secure environmentTo abide by applicable legislation and lawsQualificationsEarly Childhood Education (ECE) diploma3 years' experience working with young children in a relevant environmentMust be registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators of OntarioMust have current First Aid certificationKey CompetenciesTeamwork: Working collaboratively and productively with others to achieve resultsService‐Oriented: Meeting or exceeding student and school needsCommunication: Clearly conveying and receiving messagesResults Orientation: Knowing what results are important and focusing resources to achieve themPlanning: Setting clear outcomes and indicators of successCultural Awareness: Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the distinct Akwesasne Mohawk community, culture and language

📌 Early Learning Educator (Summerstown)
🏢 Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board Of Education
📍 Summerstown