Early Childhood Educator (Preschool) - Support & Inclusion

Kidz Kare is a one-stop resource to support parents on their journey in raising healthy, happy and knowledgeable individuals. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are experienced in care-giving for children, Early Childhood Education and advancements in these fields.

Excellent opportunity for candidates seeking experience in Early Childhood Education and advancements in these fields.

Responsibilities:

• Leads their room into continued success which is defined by the success of its students and peers.
• Understands and complies with Provincial, Municipal, Day Nursery Act; which is now becoming the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA) and will be replacing the Day Nurseries Act (DNA)., Kidz Kare’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure all service programs provide the highest quality of care and service to all participants and their families.
• Plans and implements a consistent curriculum in accordance’s to Kidz Kare high standards. Selecting age appropriate materials for the age group; sets up both indoor and outdoor activities for children in accordance to the weekly pre planned program.
• Attends required curriculum training and all other relevant professional development opportunities as deemed necessary by the Supervisor and/or the companies affiliates.
• Completes required documentation of children’s development and interactions.
• Participates and applies knowledge from research to child’s learning
• Understands legal responsibilities regarding abuse and Identifies the indicators of abuse and is prepared to report signs of child abuse to the Children’s Aid Society
• Seeks opportunities to deepen connections and increase engagement of parents and children in care, providing further opportunities to them to get more involved with Kidz Kare and all its affiliates.
• Demonstrate appropriate behaviours in line with Kidz Kare’s Mission, Vision and most of all, align with our core values.
• Adheres to work schedule to ensure program stays within ratio and provides required adequate notice to supervisor regarding unexpected scheduling changes. Participation in special events within the centre, community and/or within company from time to time.
• Ensures the overall health and safety of children enrolled in the program are the first priority. Maintaining a clean and healthy environment a must while still being able to identify children and staff who are unwell.
• Reviews all food items to ensure food allergies/restrictions are consistently being upheld
• Giving feedback to parents and families in regards to child’s overall well-being
• Other classroom duties as required

Requirements:

• Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree
• Must be registered and a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
• Minimum of 6 months of experience working with young children
• Excellent problem solving and human relations skills with a commitment to diversity and equity are essential to interact with both our children and staff. Experience and sensitivity in dealing with food restrictions/allergies, etc.
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and great communication skills both written and oral.
• Flexibility regarding assigned working hours, ability to work split shifts, early morning and mid-late afternoons, and evenings.
• Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: Lifting up to 50 lbs, bending and stooping, sitting crossed legged on the floor, etc., without assistance
• Must be able to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily year-round; may be exposed to heat, humidity or cold, etc.
• Excellent organizational and priority-setting (time management) skills to ensure that student activities are implemented; prioritized a variety of tasks.
• Open-minded, teachable, dedicated to excellence, driven, creative and organized
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast pace and dynamic environment
• A capacity to work with a team and be part of a large multi-service organization while stillbeing able to work independently
• Up to date First Aid, CPR, Immunization, Vulnerable Sector Criminal Check

Above & Beyond:

• Has additional Post-Secondary Education that pertains to Children and or has theirteaching certification
• Has been in a leadership role before
• Has a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Has ambition to become a supervisor
• Self manages on-going professional development

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role, however only selected candidates will be contacted.

COVID-19

Full or partial PPE may be required for staff depending on the Operational Protocol Level that the daycare is currently in and/or direction from our governing bodies.