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Whitmore Park Co-operative is dedicated to meeting the needs of the whole child. As an Educator at WPCCC you will strive to be a compliment of the family unit and act as an extension to the home environment. As Educators we promote and implement age-appropriate, play based learning in a nurturing environment. Working as a team with co-workers and parents is essential to the success of the child care center.
In addition, teachers are responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of snacks and meals. There is also some general cleaning required to ensure a safe and clean environment is maintained.
This position will allow you to work with children between the ages of 18 months-10 years old. This position will be 40 hrs per week. Three month Temporary position with the chance of extension if the candidate fits in well with the team.
Essential Skills
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Continuous learning
Children'S Ages
- 5 years
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree
Early Childhood Education Skills
- Provide opportunity for creative expression through the mediums of art, dramatic play and music
- Provide supervision and guidance of daily activities, field trips and special activities
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
Additional Skills
- Assist in housekeeping duties
Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills
- Prepare craft materials and assist children to use them
- Prepare and serve snacks
- Observe children and report on observations to supervisor
- Guide children in development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
- Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
- Conduct and monitor activity programs designed for young children
- Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
- Arrange transition periods such as lunch and rest for children
Work Setting
- Child care centre
- Before and after school programs
Ability to Supervise
- 5-10 people
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)