Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Educator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and a commitment to fostering nurturing and stimulating environments for young children. This role involves working closely with children aged 12months-5 years, implementing programs as a member of a team, to provide a quality child care experience for children and their parents, based on current child development knowledge and appropriate Early Childhood practices.
Duties
- Work as an effective team member in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a stimulating, nurturing and safe environment that enhances the total development of each child.
- Interact with the children in ways that promotes self-confidence, language skills, curiosity and a desire to learn.
- Interact with children in kind, caring and respectful ways.
- Plan a variety of responsive experiences, supported by observations, to foster the holistic play-based goals (Well-Being, Play and Playfulness, Communication and Literacies, and Diversity and Social Responsibility), child development and interests.
- Use observations to intentionally plan a variety of responsive experiences in all areas of play, based on children’s interests and needs daily.
- Engage in play with children in the co-construction of knowledge (co-learner, co-researcher, and co-imaginer of possibilities).
- Initiate play with a variety of activities, materials, or provocations that stimulate thinking, growth, and development.
- Be knowledgeable of and carry out the Early Learning and Child Care Regulations as per the Early Learning and Child Care Act.
- Use approach and strategies that recognize equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Qualifications
- Early Childhood Certification level 1
- Police Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check
- Child Intervention Check
- First Aid
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.80-$29.08 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Licence/Certification:
- child care certification level? (required)
Work Location: In person
