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At First Years Learning Center Inc. we strive to create a child-centered learning environment while following the principles of Play & Exploration Early Learning Program Guide. Our dedicated team of professionals provide a safe atmosphere for children to expand and challenge their abilities through developmentally appropriate experiences. Together we foster a solid, holistic foundation for the whole child: creative, spiritual, social, emotional, physical and intellectual.
Qualifications: ECE 3 or granted equivalency from the Ministry of Education- ECE Certification
*Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search- prior to employment offer- please bring to the interview if you are selected
* First Aid & CPR "C"
* Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
We wish to thank all that apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Our Educators believe:
* "Our Leadership Team is supportive, positive and open-minded, we are able to follow our center's program and can implement ideas in our own way to show our strengths",
* "A very warm and equal environment for Educators. Everyone is encourage to learn, grow and explore at their own pace. You aren't corrected but taught. It's a very positive work place",
* "We match Educators to the age of children we work best with, expectations are the same for everyone",
* "Positive communication, respectful, everyone works as a team, we are listened to, comfortable, focus is on the children, organized, clear expectations for children and Educators, relaxing, we have fun and laugh together".
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Children'S Ages
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree
- WHMIS Certificate
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
- Assess the developmental level of children
Additional Skills
- Maintain day care supplies and equipment
- Assist in housekeeping duties
- Assist in maintaining records of children
Work Setting
- Child care centre
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)