Ece/ Rece Needed- Little Bears Child Care

We are looking for a fun, mature and responsible RECE/ECE to join our team
- Along with other staff, under the supervision of the Assistant Supervisor/ Supervisor, plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum including indoor and outdoor education activities, and experiences for children
- Review and adhere to all policies and procedures
- Review and understand all information concerning medical conditions (including Anaphylactic Emergency Plans), medical requirements, exceptionalities, allergies, food restriction and parental preferences in respect to diet, exercise and rest time
- Ensure facilities are a clean and safe environment which includes cleaning and disinfecting toys, washrooms, sweeping floors after meals, vacuuming at the end of the day, laundering of linens, etc.
- Actively develop positive, professional, and trusting relationship with all families
- Engage in positive interactions with children, reinforcing positive social skills and role-modelling positive behavior and communication when speaking with fellow co-workers, children, and parents
- Respond to challenging behaviors with the most appropriate and effective, but least intrusive strategy
- Model resiliency and problem-solving skills to help children identify their feelings, the feelings of others and possible solutions to problems
- Organize the learning environments in a way that is natural, aesthetically appealing, uncluttered, engaging, and welcoming
- Make daily observations in the program, which may include photograph observations and samples of children’s work (e.g., artwork) and use this information to reflect and guide future planning
- Document communication from parents, safety concerns and changes in child’s well being in daily logbook
- Continue to grow & seek new professional skills through professional development opportunities
- Responsible for the constant supervision, safety, and well-being of students while maintaining an environment that protects student’s health and security
- Provide a physically safe and emotionally supportive environment
- Observe children for daily overall health and assess abilities, interests and needs to communicate progress or concerns
- Engage each child individually each day, and make every effort to greet every parent/guardian/caregiver
- Work collaboratively with other team members in caring for children and the overall operation of the preschool
- Maintain regular and open communication with co-workers and parents
- Maintain up to date student records
- Assist with proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
- Arrange rooms or furniture for lunch, rest periods and end of day transitions
- Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and serving duties
- Checking prepared food when delivered and divide food for each classroom
- Perform other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**
- ECE Diploma in process or Registered ECE status in good standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators, proof of membership must be provided or in process of registering
- Upon hiring must obtain new Vulnerable Sector Police Check and up-to-date Immunizations (including TB screenings)
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification (or willing to obtain)
- Valid Food handling certificate (not required but an asset)
- Previous experience working with children aged 18 months to 5 years & a passion for working with them
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills
- Provide childcare that is in alignment with a play-based philosophy
- Demonstrate skills in working effectively and respectfully in a team environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Good working knowledge of “How does learning happen?”
- Experience in planning and implementing programs
- Energetic, positive, dependable, flexible and hard working
- Ability to stand for periods of time, bend down to a child’s level, sit on the floor &/or crouch
- Reporting Relationship - this position reports to the Assistant Supervisor and Supervisor

We offer a competitive salary, positive work environment, discounted CWELCC rates for children of employees with space available, yearly bonuses based on performance and we will be adding benefits in future as our centre grows. Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person