Educator

**EDUCATOR POSITON- Working with Children 6 months
- 12 years of age**

**About MAGMA**

The Multicultural Association of Greater Moncton (MAGMA) has steadily grown as an unmatched provider of settlement services to refugees and newcomers in the Greater Moncton Area. Our non-profit organization plays a key role in the lives of its clients, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion in our region.

**The opportunity**

MAGMA’s Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) is dedicated to the settlement and development of newcomer children and their families. We promote and value individual cultural identity, while introducing our Canadian culture through our diverse child-centered program. Our goal is to provide our children with a stimulating and motivating environment in which they can enhance all aspects of their development. We encourage our children to learn through play, experience, example and guidance in a safe and loving learning environment.

**Primary duties and responsibilities**
- Follow the CNC Requirements including group ratios
- Prepare the room appropriately before the children arrive
- Monitors entrances and exits at all times
- Accept and supervises children at the scheduled times
- Welcome and interact with newcomer children and their parents
- Check the children for injuries and illness as they arrive
- Develop and implement daily activities that support and promote the development of newcomer children in Combined Care programs
- Prepare the weekly program guide with age appropriate activities for children in accordance with the program philosophy
- Provide activities and experiences that meet the individual developmental needs of the children
- Guide and assist children and families in the development of healthy eating, dressing and toilet habits
- Monitor children’s behaviors and intervenes when necessary
- Assess the skills, abilities, interests and needs of children.
- Discuss children’s progress or concerns with parents and other staff members.
- Place infants on their backs to sleep
- Provide first aid treatment to children when necessary
- Set up equipment and other items used in the program
- Rotate toys to reflect children’s interests and to encourage individual children’s development
- Maintain records, including a daily record, attendance form, child profile, and the infant information sheets.
- Attend meetings and workshops as directed by the manager
- Inspect CNC space for safety issues and seek corrective action according to procedures
- Ensure your room is clean, organized and sanitized
- Ensuring that cleaning products are made before the children arrive and follow CNC guidelines
- Monitoring infants while eating
- properly secure in highchair
- Ability to observe and evaluate children’s development milestones
- Bottle fed infants
- ensuring the bottle is at appropriate temperature and that the child is properly burped afterwards
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-educator

**Physical Requirements**

This job involves working with young children and includes lifting and participating in physical activities. It may also involve the supervision of children and physical activities outdoors in different weather conditions.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Diploma in Early Childhood education or related field
- Experience in childcare is an asset
- First Aid and CPR training
- Proper Physical and Immunization
- Bilingualism is an asset
- Valid security clearance (Vulnerable Persons check and Social Development Check)

**Core Competencies**
- ** Leadership**:Leads, coaches and develops others through clear communication, setting expectations, providing recognition and consistently following through on commitments. Models high standards of ethics and integrity.
- ** Diversity and Cross-Cultural Competency**:Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with clients and colleagues coming from diverse backgrounds.
- ** Communication and Interpersonal Skills**: Fosters open communication and dialogue by sharing information, listening effectively, speaking honestly, and preparing written communications. Explains concepts clearly by providing concise and organized messages.
- ** Decision-making / Problem Solving**: Considers the impact on the department, organization and other stakeholders when making decisions. Makes timely and sound decisions, even under situations of uncertainty. Acts decisively and creatively when implementing solutions to ensure they are in alignment to the vision and values of MAGMA and the Language Department.
- ** Initiative and Creativity**: Plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions; makes constructive suggestions; prepares for problems or opportunities in advance; undertakes additional responsibilities; responds to situations as they arise with mínimal supervision.
- ** Organization**: Manages multiple projects; able to plan, set priorities, delegate work and meet timelines consistently; uses goal