Position: Early Years Educator (RECE) - EarlyON, Permanent Float

Reports to: EarlyON Program Supervisor

Location:Mississauga and Brampton

Job Summary

The Early Years Educator is responsible for delivering high quality play-based early learning programs to children (age 0 – 6) and their caregivers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Program Delivery

- Develop and implement child-directed, quality early learning activities using the ELECT curriculum, the Four Foundations of Learning (How Does Learning Happen) and BridgeWay’s program standardizations for children 0 – 6 years of age and their parents/caregivers
- Engage children in planned programs by utilizing various pedagogical approaches which reflect and include the children’s interests and needs
- Communicate purpose and goals of activities with parents/caregivers in relation to child development, safe risk taking and the value of child-directed play
- Provide emotional support, information and role modelling for parents and caregivers raising young children
- Work with Manager to develop programs that meet the ongoing needs of clients
- Work as part of a team with other staff members, students and volunteers
- Greet and provide information to clients in a friendly and compassionate manner
- Use appropriate tracking system to record client attendance and resource use
- Provide families with agency referrals and contact information as needed
- Ensure onsite community resources are accurate and up-to-date (i.e. pamphlets)
- Ensure cultural sensitivity and client confidentiality are preserved at all times




- Set-up and clean-up of programs
- Provide respite care to parents and caregivers during education sessions
- Responsible for complete set-up and take-down as well as all aspects of programming when operating at a satellite location
- Provide phone support and referrals during all business hours
- Ensure facilities and resources are safe, clean and well maintained
- Demonstrate tact and diplomacy when discussing resources or information related to the needs of families
- Engage with children and parents/caregivers in an attentive, encouraging and positive manner
- Provide phone support and referral during all business hours
- Use appropriate tracking system to record client attendance and resource use

Program Support

- Follow all conditions and guidelines of agreements, permits or leases to maintain favourable relations; reporting and documenting all concerns or occurrences
- Gather and analyze monthly statistics before submission to Manager
- Work with Manager to establish new partnerships with a wide range of community services
- Ensure adequate supplies are available and prepared for all programs
- Utilize agency surveys to evaluate the success of programs and follow guidelines
- Provide mentorship,



support and direction to colleagues, students and volunteers as outlined by agency expectations (i.e. site trained on emergency procedures, program expectations and opportunities for professional growth etc.)
- Responsible for the program sign-in process and resource tracking
- Evaluate program success, report and periodically review with Manager
- Update site procedures annually as applicable

Networking

- Participate on committees, in meetings and attend training sessions both on-site and off-site as directed by the Manager or Director, Operations
- Ensure promotion of BridgeWay Family Centre programs/services

Other Activities

- Respond to any additional funder requirements as directed by management
- Act as a fund development advocate by following expectation of the agency's Fund Development Plan
- Participate in outreach events as determined by the manager
- Keep informed by reading staff newsletters, agency notices as well as partner notices

Qualifications

- Degree/diploma in Early Childhood Education or approved equivalency; degree/diploma in Children and Youth; Child and Youth Worker; or relevant qualification
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related field
- Emergency First Aid/CPR B or C
- RECE in good standing with the College of ECEs
- Self-motivated, takes initiative and works well within a team environment
- Well-developed interpersonal, communication and organizational skillsAbility to work some flexible schedule
- Additional language(s) an asset
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📌 EY Educator (Canada)
🏢 BridgeWay Family Centre
📍 Canada