Job Purpose/Summary

Responsible for the supervision/management of classroom/playroom by ensuring the safety and physical well being of the children. Daily curriculum, evaluate the program effectiveness, communication with parents and other staff.

Qualifications

Education:

- College 2 years - ECE diploma (must receive RECE membership within the first 2 months) or holds a Child and Youth Diploma (eligible for Special Ministry approval).

Skills and Abilities:

- In good standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators.
- Must have First Aid/CPR Level C
- Anishinaabemowin an asset.
- Medical exam stating free from infectious disease will be required.

Experience:

- Experience working with and care of children newborn to 12 years old required.

Key Job Functions/Responsibilities

- Have up-to-date knowledge of and adhere to the Child Care and Early Years Act.
- Plan and deliver weekly and monthly program plans according to the Child Care and Early Years Act and departmental guidelines that provide a wide variety of social, creative, emotional, intellectual and physical activities to meet the overall needs of the child.
- Provide constant supervision of the children in care ensuring needs are met.
- Maintain daily written records in the logbook and through the children’s daily sheets.
- Ensure that child care routines are carried out in a manner that is prompt, hygienic and consistent with good child development principles – diapering, toileting, eating,



napping and transitions between activities.
- Set reasonable behavior expectations – keeping with the universal rules and guidelines.
- Ensure that direct engagement with the children through play is at the forefront of each day.
- Assess the developmental level of the children in care.
- Conduct a daily health check of each child and get regular updates on allergies and special conditions.
- Ensure that the physical layout, appearance and décor of the playrooms and parent areas are bright and welcoming.
- Organize space, equipment and materials prior to an activity.
- Complete responsibilities for cleaning and sanitizing playroom, toys and equipment according to procedure.
- Assist co-workers with ensuring that the playroom is in Ministry compliance with required fire drills and various playground inspections.
- Follow centre procedure for reporting serious occurrences, accidents, illnesses, injuries.
- Ensure daily communication with all parent/guardians is constant, consistent and positive.
- Administer medication if required, following the administration form as filled out by the parents/guardians.
- Complete a developmental checklist on each child as they transition to the next playroom.
- Form positive relationships with the children and families in care.
- Check room inventory so equipment is kept in positive repair/supplies available when needed.
- Use a variety of teaching techniques (model, observe, question, demonstrate, reinforce).

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