Early Years Teaching

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
The Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) creates a safe nurturing and engaging learning environment that fosters childrens overall well-being. Guided by How Does Learning Happen (HDLH) the RECE plans and implements age-appropriate play-based programs that support childrens spiritual social physical emotional and developmental growth.

Responsibilities include designing responsive learning experiences co-constructing activities that encourage exploration and curiosity and building strong relationships with children families and colleagues. The RECE ensures a safe and inclusive environment while leading and mentoring Early Childhood Assistants and supporting continuous quality improvement in alignment with HDLH principles.

Child Development and Care:
Adhere to all requirements of an RECE as determined by The College of Early Childhood Educators and the CCEYA
Use a variety of observation and documentation techniques.
Facilitate cognitive language social emotional creative and physical development of children and acceptance of diversity.
Support the holistic development of all children.
Build meaningful relationships with the children.
Identify and expand upon learning opportunities (teachable moments).
Identify and support childs individual learning and development.
Identify and support diversity equity and inclusion.
Develop and implement safe travelling and off-site practices while providing adequate supervision during these times.
Protect children from physical and emotional harm.
Identify and report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
Promote a healthy lifestyle and actively supervise children. Promote healthy eating and proper food serving techniques.
Establish with colleagues an environment to foster positive behaviour in the program.
Guide and observe children. Facilitate appropriate language conflict resolution empathy problem-solving and coping skills.
Adhere to all requirements of an RECE as determined by The College of Early Childhood Educators CCEYA Act and Local Public Health requirements.
Equipment & Facilities:
Adapt programming and equipment to unique settings and situations.
Operate and maintain facilities.
Maintain equipment materials and furnishings.
Maintain indoor and outdoor physical environment.
Monitor cleanliness and sanitation of all areas used by children as per policy and guidelines.
Family and Community Relations :
Use Community resources.
Access and engage community resources facilities and services.
Raise awareness of community events.
Advocate for children and families.
Make connections between families and resources and respect the rights of the child.
Collaborate with parents to identify strengths needs and interests of the child develop and implement inclusion plans with other professionals and parents.

Maintain records for legislation and regulations and all other required records (daily and monthly attendance accidents incidents and occurrences cleaning procedures medical procedures and the administration of medication childrens records facility maintenance and safety checks).
Staff members volunteers children in the program.
External: Parents and guardians of the children Regulatory agencies Ministry of Education and Public Health

Reports directly to Childcare Center Supervisor.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

Minor level of material responsibilities (proper use and safekeeping of toys equipment etc.).
Uses or maintains organization assets in accordance with established guidelines.
The performance of the job requires frequently lifting/moving equipment and children room set-up moderate amount of teaching leading etc.
Occasional work on the tablet/iPad.
Cleaning the facility and putting up wall displays.
Shifts and outside work including monthly staff meetings after hours.
The incumbent may have little to no travel required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Qualifications and Certifications:

• ECE Diploma
• Registered with the College of ECE in Good Standing
• Knows and complies with the Child Care and Early Years Act and How Does Learning Happen
• Excellent Oral & written communication skills required to work with children parents and other staff
• Updated Medical completed
• Food Handlers Certificate an asset
• Valid Drivers License and access to a vehicle an asset (travel to multiple locations)
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge and experience in supervising and implementing programs and completing evaluations related to programming.

Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Armys health and safety policies and procedures.
Review of Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector is required within 6 months of date of issue.
Clearance through internal Salvation Army child abuse registry.
The Salvation Army Armatus abuse training and Health and Safety training must be completed immediately upon hiring.
Demonstrates an active interest and attitude suitable for working with large groups of children.
Ensure all Centre policies are read upon hiring and reviewed whenever changed or annually thereafter.
Ability to put children at ease and create a warm and friendly environment in which a child can develop fully.
Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
Ability to conduct self professionally and follow policies and procedures and use code of ethics to guide practice.
Maintain physical health and mental well-being.
Full Time Temporay Contract for 1 Year
Rate Rate is $23.28 per hour

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.