Early Childhood Educator

We are currently looking for a relief staff who would help cover for staff planning, cleaning, staff absences, holidays and vacations. This individual will need to be able to work with all age groups 12m - 5 years, shift is 12pm - 5pm but could be extended depending on coverage required each day.

Must have current first aid certification, criminal record check and Alberta Child Care certification. **Wage listed does include the Alberta Wage Enhancement.**

**The EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR is responsible for**:

- **Duties**:_
- Be responsible for the orderly arrangement, appearance, décor, and learning environment of the rooms and play stations.
- Attend all staff meetings
- Supervise the environment for safety and health of the children
- Treat children with dignity and respect.
- Gear the program to meet the needs of the individual children with concerns for their interests and aptitudes.
- Facilitate growth in all areas of development - social, physical, intellectual, creative, and emotional.
- Assume staff housekeeping responsibilities
- Plan and implement methods for effective utilizing the services of the classroom team members
- Plan and implement methods of establishing a positive liaison with parents of the children in the center
- Incorporate family’s lives, diverse backgrounds and culture into the environment and planning.
- Participate in parent meetings with Director when necessary
- Maintaining a professional attitude and respect for WELC at all times
- Assist in celebrations and events held by WELC
- Any other duty deemed appropriate by Director and/or Owner
- **Daily tasks to be completed**:_
- To stay current with research and emerging best practices in health and safety as recommended by licensing and health authorities.
- Provide written documentation about incident/accidents to the parents as appropriate prior to completion of shift
- Ensure that all toys and equipment used by the children are disinfected regularly and complete assigned housekeeping duties
- Ensure all policies and procedures are followed in accordance with the Daycare Licensing Manual
- Ensure that children who are bring own food are being provided with proper nutrition in accordance to licensing requirements and Canada’s Food Guide
- Be aware of all allergies and serious medical conditions of children in the facility
- Administer medications as signed in and as per Daycare Licensing Regulations
- Develop positive, trusting relationships with children in care
- Develop positive relationships with parents by communicating with them on a regular basis.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate programming for the children in their care and submit this program planning to the Director for approval
- Ensure that indoor and outdoor play environments are safe and clean
- To ensure children have scheduled daily opportunities for outdoor play in a safe, stimulating and developmentally appropriate environment.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times related to the information regarding staff and clients involved with WELC.
- Maintaining a professional attitude and respect for WELC at all times
- Continually evaluate program and make any necessary changes
- Sign in and out daily, recording any hours not spent in direct childcare
- When opening complete duties on opening checklist and safety checklist. When closing complete all duties on closing checklist.
- To role model good behavior for children in the Center
- Perform all duties as requested by WELC

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $18.14-$26.12 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 40 per week

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- Did you read the ad and hours of the position?

**Experience**:

- Early Childhood General Education Teachers: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Criminal Record Check (dated within last 6 months) (required)
- First Aid Certification (required)
- Alberta Child Care Certification (required)

Work Location: In person