At Happy Explorers Learning Academy, our focus is on adventures in learning – in helping children see the exciting possibilities in the world around them as they grow and experience life. We opened in 2019 as a family-owned licensed childcare facility and offer 88 full-time spaces for children between the ages of 3 months and 5 years.
The curriculum of Happy Explorers draws from the Reggio Emilia approach and is a blend of play-based and child-led learning approaches that promote exploration and discovery that will prepare little explorers for a lifetime of learning.
Our goal each and every day within our learning academy is to provide each child with a safe, nurturing environment to discover more about the world around them, grow friendships, and explore the world of learning.
We are currently looking for a RECE that shares our philosophy and vision that all children are capable as well as enjoys working within a small team environment. At Happy Explorers, our educators collaborate closely with all team members to provide nurturing care, learning opportunities and education within a classroom setting. Applicants must have excellent organizational, planning, problem-solving, interpersonal, critical thinking skills, work well within a fun, dynamic team environment and have a genuine love for children. It is important that applicants are available for flexible hours from Monday to Friday between 7:00am to 5:30pm.
Required Background:
· Diploma in Early Childhood Education from a recognized college
· Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators
· Working knowledge of the Child Care Early Years Act regulations and How Does Learning Happen?
· Current Standard First Aid with CPR (C)
· Current negative Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen (within six months)
· Current immunization
· Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism by providing strong customer service, ability to listen and respond appropriately to children and other team members
· Experience working with children with differing abilities and their families is preferred
Duties:
As a Registered Early Childhood Educator, you would be responsible for providing a stimulating environment for the children. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Planning and implementation of enriched programs in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy;
- Taking a leadership role in the classroom and providing excellent supervision and interaction with children at all times including in all classroom and playground activities;
- Meeting emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child in the classroom;
- Using a variety of teaching techniques including modelling, observing, questioning and demonstrating;
- Respectfully and courteously communicating with parents to develop a long-lasting, nurturing and positive relationship;
- Ensuring all actions and activities meet Child Care Early Years Act;
- Implementing Health and Safety Standards;
- Observing and documenting children development and learning and integrating outcomes of observations into curriculum development (child-led learning);
- Integrating concepts of How Does Learning Happen? and the six pedagogical approaches throughout curriculum development and delivery;
- Working in partnership with classroom team members, director and educators at Happy Explorers to share pertinent information concerning children, their families and classroom operations;
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues;
- Collaborating with Community Service Providers to support all children including the implementation of programs and activities for children with differing abilities;
- Participating in ongoing professional growth and development;
- Performing housekeeping duties, as required;
- Performing other duties, as assigned.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those under consideration will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
