Early Childhood Educator

1 week ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Lumenus Community Services Full time

Early Childhood Educator



LOCATION:
McNicoll site (North York, ON)




POSITION TYPE:
Full-time Regular (37.5 hours/week)




POSTING CLOSING DATE:
August 28, 2023


Interested in working with an amazing team that really cares? Then you should join Lumenus At Lumenus we illuminate a seamless pathway to optimal wellbeing for our clients. As one of the largest mental health agencies in Ontario, we offer a broad range of high-quality mental health, developmental and community services for infants, children, youth, individuals, and families across Toronto. We are a passionate, dynamic and growing agency. We offer a competitive salary, employer paid benefits, ongoing training, and career development opportunities


The Early Childhood Educator is responsible for delivering high quality programming for young children with autism spectrum disorder, (three to five years) for Autism Core Clinical Services within the Preschool/Kindergarten program - Lumenus Community Services.

Working within an interdisciplinary team, the Early Childhood Educator will be responsible for co-creating and delivering curriculum to support a successful learning experience.

The Early Childhood Educator will also be responsible for working in a classroom to deliver a group-based program focused on developing school-readiness skills.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop, plan, coordinate and implement appropriate learning activities and strategies designed to help the child reach their learning goals.
  • Intake and assessment of client's skills, abilities, interest, strength and needs (in tandem/consultation with the Manager).
  • Codevelop and implement effective curriculum and guidance strategies; models, supports, mentors and guides staff.
  • Oversee general operations of the classroom to ensure teaching environment is prepared and organized with appropriate materials.
  • Prepare written documentation regarding children's plans and progress as required.
  • Cocreate curriculum and facilitation support through modelling as needed.
  • Supports team to ensure seamless program delivery.
  • Contribute information and ideas to the team process.
  • Supports interdisciplinary team (ABA, SLP) in the implementation of curriculum using sound clinical judgement.
  • Lead classroom meetings/daily huddles.
  • Ensures that all materials and equipment are maintained and classroom is tidy and safe.
  • Collaborate with other team members.
  • Keeping the supervisor/ Manager informed of program concerns and client progress (e.g. flagging exceptional circumstances and need for program change).
  • Ensures overall health and safety of children enrolled in the program by maintaining a sanitary and safe environment and identifying children who are unwell.
  • Promote and foster the integration of services within Lumenus Community Services.
  • Plan, codevelop and implement high quality, playbased, inclusive early years programming for children years) within an inter disciplinary frame.
  • Monitor and supervise student placements as needed.
  • General administrative duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

  • Early Childhood Education degree/diploma and a member in good standing with College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE)
  • A minimum of 3 years direct work experience with young children (birth to 6 years) and their families
  • Program coordination and Curriculum Development experience
  • Experience working in a communitybased setting with other program/service partnerships and systems that have a focus on children/families and prevention
  • Experience working in a diverse setting
  • Experience working with children with ASD is an asset
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in program planning and case management
  • Demonstrated knowledge in human development, community supports continuum for families, with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate activities and experiences to meet individual and group

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to consult families and community partners.
  • Excellent communications skills, both written and oral.
  • Planning and organizational abilities.
  • Demonstrated reliability (punctual and responsible).
  • Good problemsolving skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams within both the agency and the community.
  • Cultural competency.
  • Team oriented.
  • Good observational skills.
  • Flexibility in service delivery.
  • Understanding of child welfare issues and policies.
  • Use of Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
  • Familiarity with Augmentative Communication

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Satisfactory clearance under the Vulnerable Sector Screening process
  • Ability to work flexible hours; Saturdays required
  • Valid and current First Aid and CPR certification
  • Valid and current SMG Training (Safe Management)



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