Early Learning Childhood Educator

**Job Title**

**Early**Learning**Childcare Educator**

**Reports to**

**World of Wonders (WoW) Supervisor**

**Position**

**Full-Time** with Varied Work Hours**

**Annual Salary**

**$47,403 - $52,728**

**Job Overview**

As an Early Learning Childcare Educator, you will play a central role in providing high-quality care and education to children in their early years. You will create a nurturing and stimulating environment that fosters holistic development, including cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. Your responsibilities will encompass working together as a team to plan and implement engaging educational activities, building positive relationships with children and families, and ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.

**Key**Responsibilities**:
1. Curriculum Planning and Implementation:

- Implement developmentally the New Brunswick curriculum plans based on the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Design and facilitate a variety of engaging learning experiences, including play-based activities, group projects, and individualized instruction.
- Integrate early literacy, numeracy, science, art, and social studies concepts into daily activities to support children's overall development.

2. Child Assessment and Progress Monitoring:

- Observe and assess children's developmental progress, interests, and strengths, and document observations using appropriate assessment tools.
- Use assessment data to inform individualized learning goals and tailor instructional strategies to meet the needs of each child.
- Provide regular feedback to parents on their child's progress and achievements.

3. Positive Guidance and Behavior Management:

- Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all children feel safe, valued, and respected.
- Implement effective behavior management strategies that promote self-regulation, conflict resolution, and social-emotional competence.
- Model positive behaviors and encourage children to develop empathy, cooperation, and problem-solving skills.

4. Parent and Family Engagement:

- Cultivate collaborative partnerships with parents and families through regular communication, parent meetings, and family events.
- Involve families in their child's learning journey by sharing curriculum goals, offering resources and support, and soliciting input on program activities.
- Provide opportunities for family involvement in classroom activities, celebrations, and volunteer opportunities.

5. Professional Development and Collaboration:

- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education and child development.
- Collaborate with colleagues to plan and coordinate interdisciplinary activities, projects, and events that enrich the learning environment.
- Engage in reflective practice, seeking feedback from supervisors, peers, and families to continuously improve teaching practices and program quality.

**Qualifications**:

- Requires diploma in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Bachelor of Education, or related field.
- First Aid and CPR certification.
- Previous experience working in a childcare setting, with demonstrated knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices.
- Familiarity with early learning frameworks, such as the New Brunswick Framework.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their growth and development.
- Compliance with background check and any other regulatory requirements.**

**Working Conditions**:

- Work hours may vary depending on the childcare facility's operating hours.
- Physical requirements include the ability to lift and carry children, stand for extended periods, and engage in active play and supervision.

**MAGMA COMMUNITY DUTIES**

**Event Participation**:As a multicultural association which networks extensively with other organizations as well as hosting a wide variety of events, MAGMA staff are asked to be flexible in arranging to take part, as these events usually take place outside of regular working hours.

**Administration**: As a government-funded organization we are required to report in detail on our activities. Staff are therefore required to submit a variety of regular reports on the fulfilment of their role requirements.

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Disclaimer_**

**_ The above job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties, as necessary._