Fulltime Early Childhood Educator(Extended Program)

Sleeping Giant Child Care Centre

An Urban Daycare

Casual Employment Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Resumes due as soon as possible

The Sleeping Giant Child Care Centre, is a new, privately-owned, Montessori-inspired childcare facility that opened July 5th, 2021, and provides quality care for up to 55 children ages 15 months to 6 years. Founded out of an authentic passion for the families in our community of Thunder Bay, we will be providing outstanding care and opportunities for our youngest learners. We will be offering a unique and elegant space for learning that not only inspires our children, but their families and educators too. Our child care concept is based on children as valued leaders in their own learning, a high level of integrity in our educators, and a collaborative, positive work environment that thrives on a distinct passion for the Early Years. Our vision is to be the best that we can be in our field. We will also offer a unique spotlight on our community as we partner with all things Thunder Bay to create a local-focused facility that will celebrate our city’s businesses and also provide farm to table dining for our children with food from local producers.

Our mission is to provide an environment rich in purpose and experience, so as to inspire, motivate, and empower children to reach their full-learning potential. We will provide opportunities for optimal growth and development in a child-directed environment, and will develop a partnership with families, in a nurturing atmosphere.

Sleeping Giant Child Care Centre Job Description
- positively directing and participating with children in planned activities and related discipline
- happily assisting the Child Care Cook in housekeeping and laundry duties
- collaboratively maintaining a clean and orderly environment that reflects the respect of our space and the children’s environment
- willingly engaging and interacting with colleagues and families in a respectful, positive, and transparent manner
- willingly performing and engaging in other related duties as they may be assigned by the Supervisor
- being reliable, showing initiative, and a high level of motivation

*providing a physically safe and emotionally supportive environment showing sensitivity to the individuals needs of children in all aspects of their development

*making meaningful observations/documentation of children for daily overall health/developmental, and ongoing observations for signs of potential learning or behavioral concerns

*assessing the abilities, interests, and needs of children and discussing progress and/or concerns with other staff members and the supervisor

*the ability to implement the four foundations of “How Does Learning Happen?” through observations, reflections, documentations, and curriculum planning

*the ability to engage each child individually everyday, and will make every effort to greet every parent, guardian, and caregiver

*will perform administrative functions as required

*instilling a love of nature and the outdoors in the children

Recommended Qualifications, but not limited to:
Education/Experience:

- Diploma in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Education equivalency
- Knowledge of the Ontario Child Care and Early Years Act
Skills/Abilities:

- Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
- A demonstrated ability to meet and work well with people
*Demonstrates knowledge of the Emergent Curriculum through How Learning Happens and the

*Is is able to use the tools to set up the classroom, materials, interactions so that they meet or exceed expectations

*Displays respectful and professional conduct

Assets:

- Knowledge of the Montessori Philosophy and/or a willingness to learn
Conditions of Employment:

- 8 hour shifts between the hours of 8:00am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday
- Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
- Must have or achieve, and then maintain First Aid Certification
- Must have or achieve, and then maintain Safe Food Handling Certification (Level 1)
- Must have and then maintain an up-to-date record of immunization
- Prior to commencing employment, must provide documentary evidence of having undergone a one-step tuberculosis skin test
- Must have and maintain membership with the College of Early Childhood Educators if a member

Work Remotely
- No

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

**Salary**: $21.00-$23.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Extended health care
- On-site childcare
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 considerations:
Mask-wearing and goggles are required, commonly touched surfaces frequently sanitized, Screening, Twice a day disinfecting

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)
**Experi