Early Childhood Educator

**Full job description** Thanks for your interest in joining our team We strive to create an inspiring, respectful, happy and peaceful environment to provide the best learning opportunities for children while promoting social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. Our programs help children develop the curiosity of learning, and our curriculum uses a variety of rich materials, equipment and experiences to encourage problem solving and individual growth. **Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)** **Location**: 13321 Yonge St, Unit 106, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 0K5 - (Please google map the travelling time before applying)_ **Duties** This job description describes general terms and responsibilities that employees will be expected to undertake; however, the job or duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the post due to business needs. **Responsibilities** - Daily Reporting and Record Keeping - Attendance, Allergy, Medication, Communication Logs - Plan and develop programs in line with children's interests. Monthly calendars will be provided so that teachers are able to create a program that meets all targets to engage all children - Programming must be child directed, and teacher supported in accordance with "How Does Learning Happen?" - Support children with emotional, physical, or behavioral needs and help develop their social, emotional, cognitive and physical skills - Provide support for children in the classroom and enable them to fully participate in activities - Maintain up-to-date emergency cards, attendance, and health and safety checks - Work with professionals, such as Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Early Interventionists as necessary - Support children through transitions in and out of the classrooms, program reporting - Manage and maintain an orderly classroom - follow cleaning schedules and room routines (includes brooming, moping and overall cleaning of the centre) - Meet all classroom ratios as outlined in CCEYA and ELECT - Participate and interact in team meetings and workshops - Perform other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time **Specifications and Expectations** - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English - ability to communicate at all levels with children, coworkers, and parents - Ability to use Seesaws for all documentation, reporting, and classroom operations - Supportive attitude, and ability to provide emotional, physical, or behavioral support to children - Highly Organized with a strong attention to detail - Strong collaboration and team player - Energetic, Enthusiastic and creative - Ability to take initiative in and out of the classroom - Strong problem solving skills - Proactive in relation to COVID health and safety measures - enhanced screening, cleaning, and sanitizing throughout the centre in place - Once a month expected to stay for extra 30 minutes for meetings - Must be available for flexible shifts between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm Monday to Friday - Must be able to work outdoors as the children need to get fresh air when weather permitted all year-round - Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort such as lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), bending and stooping **Qualifications** - Formal training in Early Childhood Education from a recognized College or University - Member of the College of ECE's, in good standing or Director Approved by the Ministry of Education - Must have experience working with children 3 months old -12 years old) - Up-to-date Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check that has been completed for Small Steps Early Learning Centre. - Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C - 2 Step TB test, immunization (Tetanus, MMR) within last year - Note: Please measure the travelling time before applying_ Pay: $24.00-$26.00 per hour Flexible language requirement: - French not required Schedule: - 8 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate: - Richmond Hill, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) **Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $24.00-$26.00 per hour Expected hours: 35 per week Additional pay: - Bonus pay **Benefits**: - On-site childcare - On-site parking Flexible language requirement: - French not required Schedule: - 8 hour shift - Monday to Friday **Education**: - Secondary School (preferred) Work Location: In person