Ece Teacher and Teacher Assistant

The Early Childhood Educator collaborates closely with all other members of the team to provide a quality care and education to young children registered at We B Kidz. The Early Childhood Educator fulfills duties in accordance with the centre policies and program statement; as well as CCEYA regulations, Code of Ethics, and all regulatory standards required by federal, provincial, and municipal governments. This job description outlines general duties; However the job or the duties may change or adjust from time to time based on the classroom, or the center needs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Attend to children’s emotional, cognitive, social, and physical needs as promptly as possible. Physical needs are including but limited to toileting, diapering, eating, and sleeping.
- Be responsive to the current needs of children and be aware of their potential needs.
- Release children only to authorized persons.
- Follow Health and Safety protocols. Monitor the environment (classrooms, hallways, washrooms, playground) for hazards.
- Follow Sanitary practices.
- Maintain and tidy, clean environment for children.
- Provide proper supervision of children at all the time.

Administrative Responsibilities
- Attendance records and health checks:

- Complete Communication log daily
- Complete Incident, Illness, Medication Report
- Daily Reports: Must be completed every day for each child.
- Emergency Cards: Maintain update emergency cards (Teachers must have a copy of emergency cards during outdoor play, emergency evacuation, and inside the classroom)
- Progress Report: Must be completed annually or as office’s instruction.
- Update classroom bulletin board with documentation of children’s learning for parent’s review

Programing and Activities:

- Plan, carry out, and assess developmentally appropriate activities and experiences in accordance with We B Kidz program statement and HDLH.
- Follow the classroom schedule which provide a daily balance of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor, and individual/group activities.
- Participate in short
- and long-term planning of educational activities and play in accordance with We B Kidz program statement.

Interaction with Children
- Follow behaviour guidance and policies established by the centre and consistent with accepted practice in the field.
- Assist children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with open-ended questions or comments that extend conversations.
- Use a variety of teaching techniques including modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating and reinforcement.

Communication with parents:

- Discuss the programs daily events and the child’s daily progress with parents.
- Accommodate the parent’s instructions for daily routines when possible within group routines.
- Build trust and positive relationships with families in the program.
- Plan for parent meetings when needed.

Requirements and Qualifications:

- Early Childhood Educator Diploma
- Must be register and a member in good standing in the college of Early Childhood Educators
- Up-to-date Immunization record and TB test
- Ability to lifting up to 20 kg, bending, pushing, carrying and pulling.
- Must have a good grasp of the English language and the ability to communicate effectively with both children and adults.
- Flexibility regarding assigned working hours. Must be available to work between 7am to 6:30 pm.
- Only individuals legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered for employment with We B Kidz
- Certificate of completion for Standard First Aid and CPR level C
- Vulnerable Sector Check: VSC must have been completed by a police service prepared no earlier than six months before the day it was obtained by, We B Kidz; and must be an Original.
- Complete We B Kidz medical form, signed by your physician.
- CCEYA Self Test
- Health and Safety Awareness Training for Workers

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

**Salary**: $17.50-$19.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Richmond Hill, ON L4C 5T7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)