Early Childhood Educator

**Full Time Early Childhood Educator**:

- Reggio Kids Early Years Centre early childhood educator
- Reggio Kids Summer Camp early childhood educator
- Work as a team player
- Supervise and educate children both indoors and outdoors
- Professional, Dependable, Punctual & Reliable

**Required Skills**:

- Early Childhood Certification Level 2 or 3 is mandatory - level 3 preferred
- Will consider level 1
- Vulnerable Sectors Criminal records Check
- First Aid & CPR - or willingness to obtain
- Food Safety Course
- or willingness to obtain
- Three references
- Valid work permit, PR or Canadian Citizen
- You MUST currently live in PEI

**Required Experience**:

- Experience an asset

**About this Job**:

- Location: Family Place, Summerside, PE
- Terms of Employment: Full Time 40 hours per week.
- Hours of work: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. OR 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Wage: $19.00 - $31.12 per hour depending on qualifications and ECE certification levels as per the provincial ECE wage grid: file:///C:/Users/laura/Documents/HOURLY%20WAGE%20GRID%20October%201,%202025.pdf.
- Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

**How to Apply**
- Please include an up to date resume and a cover letter
- Laura Quinn Graham, Executive Director
- _No_ phone calls or walk-ins

**More Detailed Information**:
To carry out this important work, in concert with your team, you will coordinate and facilitate the following programs and services:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the position’s responsibilities are as follows:

- Support the team in program planning, implementation, and supervision of children both indoors and outdoors as part of our Reggio Kids Pre-K program (L#4466).
- Other duties as required by the Executive Director.

**ECE Related Duties**:

- Create and implement age-appropriate emergent curriculum plans and activities for young children.
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.
- Foster social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through play, provocations and learning invitations.
- Maintain open and effective communication with the executive director, parents, and families.
- Monitor and assess children's progress and provide feedback to parents.
- Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a cohesive learning environment.
- Ensure the classroom is clean, organized, and stocked with necessary supplies.
- Follow all licensing regulations and maintain proper documentation.
- Other duties as required by the Executive Director.

**Personal Attributes**:

- Must enjoy working with and supporting children and families.
- High degree of initiative, able to prioritize tasks and multiple activities while meeting deadlines.
- Motivated and eager to develop your knowledge base through continuous learning (formal and informal).
- Work effectively as a team player.
- Self-directed and able to work with mínimal supervision.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Advanced inter and intrapersonal skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Participant-focused.
- Professional, dependable, mature, punctual & reliable.

**Formal Education/Experience Required**:

- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with young children in an early childhood education setting is preferred.
- Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to create engaging emergent curriculum plans and activities that promote learning and development.
- Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children.
- Knowledge of family support principles (training is provided).
- First Aid & CPR - or willingness to obtain.
- Food Safety Course
- or willingness to obtain.
- Criminal record check & vulnerable record check.

**Formal Education/Training an Asset**:

- ECE certification levels (1 ECI, 2 ECA, 3 ECE) is a requirement.
- Paid training opportunities for education leading to certification are available.
- College certificate, diploma or university degree in a human service-related field.

**About this Job**:
We offer competitive pay based on experience, as well as benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Location: Family Place, Summerside, PE.
- Ideally, the applicant should have a valid drivers license and access to a reliable motor vehicle.
- Terms of Employment: 40 hours per week.
- Paid program planning time (1-2 half days per week for full time employees), family-friendly policies, paid sick leave, paid personal days, healthy living allowance, pension, paid training, and co-pay Blue Cross. Note: benefits commence after the six-month probationary period is satisfactorily completed.
- Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

**How to Apply**:

- NO phone calls or walk-ins.

**Personal Attributes**:
You must be passionate about early childhood education and making a positive