Early Childcare Internship

**Job description**

**Summer Educator Posting**

**We are actively recruiting Summer Educators to join our teams Huron County for May 2025.**
- Locations across Huron County (Zurich, Hensall, Exeter)
- Temporary Contract: May 20, 2025- August 29, 2025 | 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday

London Bridge Child Care Services Inc. is a licensed nonprofit childcare organization dedicated to nurturing curious minds and kind hearts by providing unique, safe, and creative environments for children to thrive. Our mission is to promote high-quality childcare education, rooted in a culture that values our youngest citizens. We believe that children are competent, capable, natural explorers of their world and believe reflection and lifelong learning moves us forward, and influences our practices
- **Why join us**_
- Competitive Wages
- starting at $19.50 to $23.86
- Embrace hands-on learning
- Engage in professional learning opportunities
- Benefit from our mentorship program
- Pathways to transition into permanent full-time employment

**Position Summary**

In your role as a Summer Educator with London Bridge, you will be part of a team of highly skilled and passionate Educators providing care and education for children. This valuable role supports permanent educators to take a break and prioritize their personal well-being while giving you the opportunity to put theory into practice. Throughout the summer, you will support the needs of the centre, children and families, which may vary across location. Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as you may work in multiple classrooms. You will receive mentorship to support your growth and practical experience, engage in professional learning to understand our culture and pedagogical practices, and support in planning and implementing curriculum for children’s learning.

**Responsibilities**
- Develop positive relationships with children, families, and educators
- Prioritize the safety of children by maintaining constant supervision and following ratio protocols
- Collaborate with others to plan curriculum and document children’s learning
- Observe and implement an emergent curriculum and anti-bias education by fostering and nurturing child-led learning experiences that support the safety, health, and holistic well-being of children
- Seek to understand children’s diverse needs and abilities and provide an inclusive program within a community based practice
- Respond to all personal care needs of children throughout the day (e.g. diapering, toileting, meal gatherings, rest time, transition times, etc.)
- Perform a range of administrative functions, such as documenting children’s attendance, maintaining daily charts and medication logs, and accident reports as skills are developed
- Comprehend and adhere to the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), health and safety guidelines, the OHSA, and London Bridge policies and procedures
- Attend professional learning and engage in reflective conversations alongside colleagues to create an inclusive and nurturing environment for all children

**Qualifications**
- Currently enrolled or recent graduate from the Early Childhood Education program or other post-secondary programs (including but not limited to Social Service Worker (SSW), Developmental Service Worker (DSW), Child and Youth Worker (CYW), BA in Psychology, Child and Youth Studies, Sociology etc.)
- Experience working with children, including those with diverse needs, is considered an asset
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing environments
- Ability to take initiative while demonstrating a strong image of children, colleagues and families
- Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Demonstrate the ability to engage with diverse communities with respect, sensitivity, creativity, innovation and cultural awareness
- Vulnerable Sectors Check within the last 6 months
- Standard First Aid and CPR Level C (WSIB approved)
- Immunizations Records (Tetanus Toxoid and Rubella)
- **How To Apply**:_

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $19.50-$23.86 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 35 per week

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-12-20
Expected start date: 2025-05-20