Early Childhood Educator

Your work schedule will be Monday and Friday from 7:45 am to 12:30 pm and Tuesday to Thursday from 7:45 am to 5:15 pm plus 1 to 2 hours of planning and prepping.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Outdoor Education**: Facilitate daily outdoor learning experiences, guiding children in nature-based play, exploration, and hands-on activities.
- **Curriculum Development**:Design and implement an inquiry-based curriculum that emphasizes experiential learning, environmental awareness, and age-appropriate skill development.
- **Child Development**: Support the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth of each child, using play and exploration as key learning modalities.
- **Health & Safety**: Ensure a safe outdoor and indoor learning environment, managing risk effectively while allowing for safe exploration.
- **Family Engagement**: Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about their child’s progress, daily experiences, and ways to extend learning at home.
- **Team Collaboration**: Work collaboratively with a small, passionate team, as well as independently when required.

**Qualifications**:

- Early Childhood Education (ECE) certification (required).
- First Aid Certification (required).
- Forest School Level 3 certification (preferred) or willingness to obtain it.
- Experience working with children aged 0 to 5 years in a childcare setting is an asset.
- Ability to work well in both team settings and independently.
- Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for working with young children.
- A positive, patient, and flexible attitude, with a strong focus on the children’s needs.

**Experience**:
At least 2 years of experience working in Early Childhood Education, with experience in nature-based or outdoor learning environments preferred.

**Benefits**:

- **Flexible Work Hours**:Morning and afternoon shifts, full-time or part-time options available. FFNS operates half days on Mondays and Fridays, and full days Tuesday to Thursday.
- **Competitive Pay**: Based on experience and qualifications. Start wage is 26.00 /28.00 $ per hour (including WE).
- **Professional Development**: Opportunities for Forest School Level 3 certification and other training.
- **Supportive Team Environment**: Work alongside passionate colleagues in a collaborative, nature-based setting.
- **Paid Time Off**: Vacation days, personal time, and 12 sick days per year.
- **Extra Holiday Breaks**: FFNS is closed for 3 weeks out of the year — 1 week in the winter, 1 week in the spring, and 1 week at the end of summer — providing you with additional paid time to rest and recharge.
- **Paid Breaks**: Enjoy 30-minute paid breaks off the floor to recharge and relax.
- **Childcare Available On-Site**: Childcare services are available with a 50% parent fee reduction for your own children.
- **Paid Planning and Prep Time**: 1 hour of paid planning and prep time per week, or more if necessary.
- **Small, Intimate Group Size**: Work in a setting with a maximum of 8 children, allowing for personalized attention and meaningful connections.
- **Nature-Inspired Learning**:Work in a truly unique outdoor-focused learning environment that nurtures creativity, exploration, and personal growth.
- **Extended Benefits**: Currently, FFNS does not offer extended benefits. However, if you require benefits, we are open to discussing options and can look into providing them based on your needs.

**Why Join Fern Flower Nature School?**
- Small, intimate childcare setting with a maximum of 8 children.
- Flexible hours with morning and afternoon sessions, including half days on Mondays and Fridays, and full days Tuesday to Thursday.
- A supportive, collaborative, and nature-based environment.
- Opportunities for professional development, including Forest School training.

At Fern Flower - Nature School, we provide more than just a job — we offer an opportunity to be part of a close-knit team, engage with the natural world, and make a lasting impact on the lives of young children.

**How to Apply**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $26.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person