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Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure the well-being and safety of children enrolled in the programs
Implement inclusive practices and programming to ensure all children participate in the child care program
Plan and implement programming appropriate to the developmental level of children which embraces the vision and principles of Play Exploration: Early Learning and Program Guide
Assist children with all necessary care routines (eg diapering, toileting, hygiene, etc)
Communicate and collaborate with families, colleagues, Centre Director, and the community to support high quality child care
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality inside and outside of the work environment
Display and promote a positive atmosphere for Happy Hearts Childcare Centre
Provide opportunities for all children to play indoors and outdoors each day. Weather permitting
Complete all necessary cleaning duties to maintain a safe and healthy environment
Work as a team with all other staff at Happy Hearts Childcare Centre
Approach Centre Director as soon as possible with any concerns regarding staff, children and/or families
Expertise
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and certification as an ECE III, as determined by the Ministry of Education.
Experience in an early learning environment
Experience supporting the needs of all children in an inclusive environment
Mandatory Requirements
Willingness to further ECE training requirements to meet certification, where applicable
Willingness to attend workshops or training
Possession of or willingness to obtain First Aid and CPR Level C
A criminal record search, including a vulnerable sector check
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
Children'S Ages
- 5 years
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree
Early Childhood Education Skills
- Plan and develop child care and nursery school programs
- Assess the developmental level of children
Additional Skills
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- Maintain day care supplies and equipment
- Assist in housekeeping duties
- Assist in maintaining records of children
Ability to Supervise
- 5-10 people