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**Hickory Creek Childcare Centre** is growing our team of Early Childhood Educators Hickory Creek is a Niagara Region Born and Growing centre, that aims to foster a culture of diversity and open-mindedness for all.

**What will you be doing**:
As a **Registered Early Childhood Educator**, you will work side-by-side with other teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care. Responsibilities include:

- Take the lead in developing and implementing a program in line with Hickory Creek’s curriculum that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children.
- Observe and assess the abilities, interests, and needs of children and discuss progress with parents, guardians and supervisor
- Establishing collaborative relationships with co-workers, management, and families.
- Attending staff meetings and professional development opportunities as required.
- Working to maintain cleanliness and organization of classroom materials.
- Adhere to all centre policies and procedures
- Follow all guidelines according to Ministry of Education CCEYA and “how does learning happen” pedagogy
- Base pay based on experience plus $2.00 WEG and $1.00 CWELCC (base + $2.00 + $1.00) Minimum rate: $22.00 ($19.00+$2.00+$1.00)

**Qualifications**
- Applicants must have a current Vulnerable Sector Check from the Regional police (within the last 6 months)
- Must have a current CPR/ First Aid Certification
- Good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
- Strong interpersonal skills to gain trust and respect of children and their parents
- Demonstrate skills working as a team and enjoy a team environment
- The ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Fluent oral and written English language communication skills;
- Knowledge of HiMama an asset

**Top Reasons to join the Hickory Creek Childcare Team**
- We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement for courses related to your field.
- Full-time staff receive 5 days sick time per year.
- Full-time staff are given 10 paid vacation days; 5 days after 6 months
- Full-time staff are paid 9 Statutory holidays.

**Additional information**:
This is a full-time position. Schedule: Monday to Friday. 7:00 am to 5:30 pm

Indoor and outdoor environment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $24.00 per hour

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site childcare

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- Do you have a current First Aid/CPR and Police Check?

**Experience**:

- Childcare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- RECE (required)

Work Location: In person