Early Childhood Educator

4 weeks ago


Thunder Bay, Canada Sleeping Giant Child Care Services Full time

**Welcome to Sleeping Giant Child Care Services**

As an organization we value the team of Educators we have and believe in the purpose of providing an environment that is supportive and inclusive. We value connection, communication and transparency, and are working towards consistent personal and professional development and growth both individually and as a team.

**Some accountabilities associated with this role include**:

- Showing a keen interest in exploring the Montessori Philosophy in depth
- Demonstrating respect for the child through positive interactions, listening with intent and viewing each child as competent and capable while establishing trust
- Making meaningful observations and documenting children's learning and development academically, physically and socially
- Planning and implementing purposeful experiences based on observation and conversation with children and families
- Communicating with families daily and building relationships that strengthen a partnership in the learning and growth process
- Attention to confidentiality and ensuring daily communication is demonstrated effectively, concisely both orally and in writing with families and co-workers
- Demonstrating the ability to navigate a prepared environment as well as respond spontaneously to interests with regards to individual, small and large group settings
- Planning and implementing daily group gatherings that are engaging, purposeful and rich in variety
- Implementing the program routine with ease while maintaining a positive and consistent approach towards child and classroom management
- Demonstrating an understanding of child development and the ability to connect paper to person in meaningful ways
- Providing an emotionally supportive and physically safe environment showing sensitivity to the individual needs of children in all aspects of their development
- Ensuring the safety of staff and children by learning and acknowledging all children's diverse needs, backgrounds, and creating equitable opportunities for all children to engage
- Demonstrating respect for spaces by ensuring the safety and cleanliness of all equipment, furniture, and materials both indoors and outdoors
- Balanced job sharing duties with regards to computer tasks, documentation
- Taking initiative to participate in behind the scenes duties such as laundry and light housekeeping
- Willingly performing and engaging in other related duties as they may be requested by your team or assigned by the Supervisor or Director
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education or Post-Secondary Degree in relevant field (required)
- College of Early Childhood Educators Registration in good standing (required if an RECE)
- Minimum 1 year of recent and relevant work experience in the Child Care field
- Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Child Care and Early Years Act and How Does Learning Happen? Pedagogical Document
- Standard First Aid and CPR level C (with infant and child CPR) Certification (required)
- Current (within 6 months), clear Vulnerable Sector Reference Check
- Up-to-date Immunization Record

**Additional Information**:

- 8.5 hour shift; one hour lunch break rotating weekly between Program Educators
- Monthly Program Planning
- Monthly Team Meetings
- Professional Development annually
- Casual Dress Code
- Naturalized outdoor greenspace for gardening
- Opportunity to learn and model the Montessori philosophy and teachings

**If you are interested in being a part of a newly developed non-profit centre, are passionate in providing quality early childhood care and education, and are active in the pursuit of furthering your own personal and professional development as a team, we would love to meet with you**

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No weekends

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- Childcare: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Police Vulnerable Sector Check (required)
- Level C First Aid Certification (required)

**Location**:

- Thunder Bay, ON P7E 2E4 (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-06-01



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