Ece / Ecea

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Teacher to provide a nurturing environment with children from 6 months to 5 years of age. Playbox Childcare Centre provides a positive environment with children, staff and families, focused on a safe, loving and caring environment for young children.

Teachers will plan and implement an ongoing program of activities that promote the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child, in accordance with the Playbox Childcare learning approach to teaching and learning.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.
- Assesses each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
- Implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with the Playbox Childcare Centre curriculum and programming.
- Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.
- Provides verbal recognition and acceptance to children while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children's behavior.
- Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas, gymnasium, and playgrounds.
- Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions.
- Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Playbox Childcare Centre Employee Handbook
- Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Desired Skills and Experience:

- Meets basic requirements: Valid First Aid Certificate, Valid ECE Certificate/ECEA certificate, criminal record check, excellent communication skills.
- Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred or pursuing early childhood education certification or degree
- Knowledge of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children
- Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. For Infant and Young Toddler teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.
- Ability to adapt plans to specific classrooms

Benefits:

- Extended health benefits after probation period

Wage
- as per experience, the wage will be discussed

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

Pay: $19.00-$22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Are you looking for a Part-time or Full-time position?

Licence/Certification:

- ECE Certificate/ ECEA certificate (required)

Work Location: In person