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**CARDINAL LEGER**

**CHILD CARE CENTRE**

**JOB DESCRIPTION - REGISTERED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR**

**Position Description**:Registered Early Childhood Educator

**Reports to**: Manager

**Position Summary**:
Under the general direction of the Manager, the incumbent will provide care and education program for children from 1 ½ years - 13 years in a group setting. Plans and implements developmentally appropriate programs to facilitate learning and developmental goals of children. Follows the requirements of staff under the Child Care and Early Years Act and the City of Toronto Assessment for Quality Child Care.

**Educational Requirements**:

- A graduate of an Early Childhood Education Program from a recognized institution for RECE Position
- Current registration with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators
- Up to date CPR and First Aid Certification
- Experience working with children 1 ½ to 13 years of age
- Proven ability to implement program as per Centre’s curriculum approach
- Experience working with special needs children
- Experience working with parents
- Demonstrates ability to be flexible and multi task
- Self-motivated, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good organizational skills, patience, self-control, tact, sound judgment, discretion, sensitivity and a positive outlook
- Demonstrates ability to exercise initiative, flexibility and judgment when handling unpredictable situations
- Ability to contribute and be an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to lift and carry

**Responsibilities**:
**_Planning_**
- Participates in planning and preparation of programs that reflects physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of children in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act and the Centre’s Program Statement
- Plans daily activities and objectives for all curriculum areas, and all age groups as necessary
- Uses a variety of teaching techniques including modeling, observing, broadcasting, questioning, demonstrating and reinforcing
- Is aware of and promotes each child’s physical, social, emotional and intellectual development.
- Familiarize him/herself with specific information about each child as recorded in the child’s personal file
- Completes developmental profile for each child. The developmental profile will include samples of child’s achievement and work and photographs
- Observes children’s progress and behaviour to ensure programs meet identified individual and group needs, adjusting program plans as necessary
- Recommends referral of children to outside support agencies for special needs as necessary
- Plans and organizes events such as visitors, birthdays, trips, and community walks
- **_Preparation and Implementation_**:

- Prepares a developmentally appropriate environment by ensuring safe, clean, sanitary play equipment and areas - indoors and outdoors
- Gathers materials necessary to carry out planned activities (books, pictures for circle, trips)
- Creates teacher made toys and materials to enhance activities and learning
- Introduces and describes activities to children. Supervises and interacts with children in the activities
- Organizes and maintains space, equipment and materials including decorating and setting up the environment to reflect the children’s interests and developmental needs
- Sets up and tidies up playground activities with assistance from children
- Carries out programs and daily schedules and facilitates smooth transitions
- Participates in the evaluation of the program and recommends new activities and / or modified programming to improve effectiveness in meeting developmental needs of children
- **_Health and Safety_**:

- Administers and records medications given to children in accordance with the Child Care and Early Year’s Act and the Centre’s Program Statement
- Follows the Centre’s procedures for infection control
- Observes general physical and emotional/social health of children (takes temperature, records illness and behaviour). May consult with Director concerning sending a child home
- Carries out procedures for emergencies and serious occurrences in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act and the Centre’s policies and procedures (evacuations)
- Monitors and ensures environment (indoor and outdoor) for safety, security and cleanliness (broken glass, strangers, unsanitary conditions)
- Keeps current records and ensures children’s allergies and other special conditions are provided for
- Performs basic housekeeping duties (cleaning and disinfecting toys and furniture etc.)
- Educates and carries out hygiene practices involving children
- **_Physical and Emotional and Social Needs_**:

- Help create and maintain an environment where children feel safe and secure to explore and express themselves
- Ensures children are wearing appropriate clothing
- Instructs, supervises and assists in self-help skills
- Provides emotional and physical support in all