Early Childhood Educator

Muskoka Lakes Preschool is a licensed childcare centre governed by a Board of Directors. We have been providing childcare in the Muskoka community since 1987. We are located in Glen Orchard Public School.

**JOB SUMMARY**

Registered Early Childhood Educators under the direction of the Executive Director/Supervisor works closely with all employees in the organization to plan and develop age-appropriate programs to enhance the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional develop according to Muskoka Lakes Preschool’s program statement and philosophy and the Child Care Early Years Act, using Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT), and How Does Learning Happen? Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI) and Public Health Guidelines

Registered Early Childhood Educators are expected to develop and maintain professional relationships with families

**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY & LEVEL OF AUTHORITY**:

- Acts as lead staff when working with early childhood assistants (ECA), and supply staff.
- Directs teaching assistants, supply staff, volunteers and placement students.
- Responsible for the constant supervision, safety, and well-being in a classroom of # number of students

**PROFESSIONAL OBLIGATIONS**
- Adherence to the legislative regulations and duties set out for an Early Childhood Educator under the current Ontario Child Care and Early Years Act
- Adherence to the Professional Responsibilities and Code of Conduct set out by the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators, including but not limited to the Conflict of Interest Policy and the Confidentiality Policy.
- Maintaining RECE status in good standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators, proof of membership must be provided annually.

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- Along with other staff, under the supervision of the Executive Director/Supervisor, plans and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum which includes activities, and experiences for children between the ages of 18 months to 4 years old in Preschool and at times 4 years to 10 years for Afterschool if needed. F ocusing on the age range of children in the room that you are planning for.
- Provides a physically safe and emotionally supportive environment showing sensitivity to the individual needs of children in all aspects of development.
- Observes children for daily overall health and ongoing observations for signs of potential learning or behavioural concerns and prepares written documentation for the Executive Director/Supervisor, parents, and/or outside agency
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Early Learning and Care Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI) and is able to use the tool to set up the classroom, materials, interactions so that they meet or exceed in all categories
- Assess the abilities, interests, and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with other staff members and clients
- Promotes positive interactions and behaviour guidance and direction with the ongoing supervision of the classroom, playground, group, individual and routine activities.
- Engages and works collaboratively as team member in caring for the children and the overall operation of the program; maintains regular and open communication with peers and all other co-workers
- Able to implement the four foundations of “How Does Learning Happen” through observations, reflections, documentation, and curriculum planning.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Early Learning and Care Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI)
- Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with other staff members and parents
- Engages each child individually each day, and makes every effort to greet every parent/guardian/caregiver
- Performs administrative functions as required
- May be required to be one of two staff on duty until the last child is picked up from the program.
- Maintains positive relationships with colleagues, children and families, school personnel, Board of Directors, government, and community.
- Muskoka Lakes Preschool is open during the hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. While every attempt is made for staff to have regular schedules and programs, the nature of the job requires staff to be flexible about shifts and program assignments. Summer, March Break, winter holidays, PA days, etc., will affect staff schedules and job responsibilities.

**SECIFIC DUTIES &RESPONSIBILITIES**:
The job duties and responsibilities for the Early Childhood Educator shall include but are not limited to the following and any other duties assigned by the Executive Director/Supervisor.

**PROGRAM**
- Responsible for planning and implementing an appropriate written program plan that will be reviewed by the Executive Director/Supervisor
- Respond with sensitivity to the needs of individual children and their families, respecting diversities in age, sex, developmental level, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural background.
- Read the communication book befor