Early Childhood Educator Relief Staff

**MISSION STATEMENT**: Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place is dedicated to providing high quality child and family resources and educational services.

**JOB SUMMARY**:In the absence of the regular educators and other employees, to work cooperatively with the Early Childhood Educators and Assistants to support a safe and secure inquiry play based early learning environment for the care of children in an inclusive setting and to develop and implement programming based on the How Does Learning Happen? Document and the Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place Program Statement to enhance the cognitive, social, emotional, spiritual and physical development of all children in care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Help build a positive work environment and positively promote our organization in the community.

2. Be aware of and adhere to policies and procedures for Muskoka Family Focus & Children's Place. Maintain or exceed the standards set by the Ministry of Education's Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) 2014 and the District of Muskoka's Assurance for Quality Improvement (AQI) Program.

3. Continue to develop and broaden an understanding of child development through experience and professional development.

4. Adhere to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice as prescribed by the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators.

5. Health and Safety

a. Work in compliance with the Ontario Health and Safety Acts and Regulations.b. Use personal protective equipment as directed by Supervisor.c. Report workplace hazards and dangers to Supervisor.d. Work in a manner as required by Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place and use prescribed safety equipment when required.e. In accordance the internal responsibility system take responsibility for Health and Safety as an essential part of his/her job.

6. Care of Children
- Supervise children at all times ensuring a safe inquiry play based learning environment. Be aware of the number of children in care at all times.
- Provide care and assist with the observation of all children in the designated setting at designated times, when relieving staff for lunches or breaks.
- Take care of the children’s physical/emotional needs, for example: listening, nurturing, hugs, feeding, changing diapers or assisting with toileting, administering minor first aid and/or contacting parents/emergency services when required, etc.

7. Programming

a. Implement the daily routine and programming in place.

b. If registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators, maintain a Continuous Professional Learning portfolio as required by the Ontario College for Early Childhood Educators.

8. Community/Team Building
- Communicate with the Supervisor and co-workers on a regular basis regarding any issues related to the children, parents, work environment, supplies or toys, etc.
- Maintain a positive professional working relationship with co-workers, parents, students, volunteers, resource teachers and other professionals, considering the children’s needs as the priority.
- Attend and participate in ongoing professional development.
- Act as a team player, offer ideas, support and suggestions for improvement where necessary.
- Report any suspicions of abuse to Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions while referring to the Child Protection Protocol. Inform the ECE and your Supervisor of this report.
- Maintain the confidentiality of families, staff, volunteers, students and outside agencies at all times, including any written information collected from families.
- Participate in monthly fire drills when applicable.

9. Care of Property:
a. Work as part of a team with co-workers in each room to maintain a tidy and aesthetically pleasing environment, for example: update bulletin boards regularly, display artwork, wipe counters, put toys away, remove garbage, etc.

b. Follow opening and closing routine for the centre, if required.

10. Record Keeping:
a. Participate in quality assurance for the Early Learning Centre.

b. Assist with maintaining daily record keeping for children in care, where applicable.

c. Use the Daily Communication Log for the early learning centre and individual rooms, if applicable.

d. Assist with maintaining a record of, and communicate with your Supervisor, any incidents/accidents requiring first aid and/or medical attention. These could lead to a reportable serious occurrence.

e. Assist with maintaining a record of cleaning and maintenance as per the SMDHU requirements.

f. Assist with the completion of the Playground Assessment Checklists daily, monthly, seasonally and annually before the equipment is used.

**Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other duties and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time.**

**Qualifications**:

- Early Childhood Education Diploma and registered with the Ontario College of ECE’s or other related diploma would be an asset.
- Currently enrolled in ECE or child development course working toward