Preschool Educator

Be the Spark
Do you want your talent to have a positive impact on the people you work with? Are you seeking new ways to maximize and develop your expertise? Do you want to work in an environment where people come first? We have an opportunity for you, because here, you can be the spark.
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POSITION OVERVIEWUnder the supervision of the coordinator, Child Development, the educator will have the principal mandate of developing and delivering age appropriate programs. He/she will ensure a pleasant and secure environment for the children, as well as, work in close collaboration with the other educators in developing educational activities for the preschool program.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans, animates and evaluates activities related to the interests of the children and the overall educational program of the preschool department, while implementing the Playing to Learn curriculum.
- Writes a monthly newsletter to the classroom parents.
- Writes two documentations relating to the program on a monthly basis as per the Playing to Learn Curriculum.
- Plans a progressive weekly calendar of daily activities for the children which should include arts and crafts, story time, play opportunities, music, science, pre-math and physical fitness.
- Is aware of each child’s progress and development in order to adapt/adjust the programming towards responding to that child’s needs.
- Helps in the planning of and participate in fundraising activities as well as special events and outings organized by the preschool department
- Adhere to the YMCA’s Child Protection Policies and Procedures.
- Understand and integrate the value of philanthropy in his post and in the Association and participate in activities / fundraising events.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Recognized educational training in Early Childhood Education or other relevant training to the position;
- Experience in a daycare setting
- Experience in group animation and intervention an asset;
- Ability to work in a team;
- Excellent language skills, verbal and written, in English. French verbal skills an asset.
- Qualifications in first aid and C.P.R an asset.
- Have no criminal record in connection with employment.

COMPETENCIES
**Self-management**: Works independently with mínimal supervision.
**Integrity**: Demonstrates responsible behaviour at all times and maintains high ethical standards.
**Creativity and innovation**: Develops new ways or adapts existing ide
- as to help achieve desired
results.
**Concern for health and safety**: Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and harm reduction.
**Teamwork**: Actively builds teams and encourages open relationships for maximum organizational effectiveness.
**Initiative**: Does the right thing at the right time without being asked.
**Child and youth focused**: Commits to assisting growth and development among children and youth.
CONDITIONS
**Location**: Westmount YMCA (4585 Sherbrooke Ouest)
**Status**: Part-time
**Salary**: $18.10/h - $25.50/h
**Schedule**: 18.5 - 35h hrs/week
**Employment Start date**: September 3rd 2024
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