Supply Early Childhood Educator

CICS is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to empower newcomers in settling and integrating as contributing members of Canadian society through diverse, professional and innovative programs and services. We work to enable newcomers to fully integrate, participate and contribute to all spheres of Canadian society. Our success stems from our workforce culture bound by three core values: Compassion, Inclusion and Collaboration.

**Ref: 77-22 / **CNC Supply ECE

**Job Title**:Supply Early Childhood Educator

**Hours**:Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (schedule may vary from location to location)

**Salary**:$21.98 per hour

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement procedures in the Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) program in accordance with the program philosophy that supports the development of the individual child and the settlement of the child and family;
- Ensure that the facility and activities meet the needs of the children, as well as the health and safety requirements set out in the CNC Requirements;
- Design and implement program activities to meet the needs of young children;
- Monitor the site and daily activities to ensure safety is achieved to the highest standards; provide early disclosure on issues / risks;
- Maintain facilities and equipment, and assist in housekeeping duties for the program site;
- Act as person-in-charge of the assigned program and work in collaboration with other CNC staff and front-line workers;
- Ensure programs and services provided are culturally sensitive and supportive of the CNC philosophy and goals;
- Communicate with parents and provide updates on the children’s progress; assist parents with information that facilitate the smooth settlement of the entire family;
- Support the LINC administrative team and LINC instructors in creating and maintaining a positive and harmonious work environment;
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research;
- Implement measures to ensure competent handling and utilization of materials and resources with the highest degree of integrity and diligence;
- Keep abreast of information and training provided by CMAS.

**Qualifications**:

- A minimum of a two-year diploma in a child development program or a related field from a recognized academic institution;
- Professional Certification - must be a member in good standing with College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario;
- Knowledge of behaviour management theory, strategies, and techniques;
- Knowledge of Child Care and Early Years Act;
- Experience and knowledge working in a formal setting with children of the ages that will be cared for, specifically between the ages of 19 months to 6 years;
- Oral and written proficiency in English (minimum CLB Level 5 in Listening and Speaking; Reading and Writing); oral and written proficiency in a second language an asset;
- Excellent knowledge of cultural and social backgrounds of newcomer children and families, including their settlement and integration needs, both general and specific;
- Proven abilities in curriculum planning, supervisor of young children, working with diverse cultures and all age groups of children;
- Demonstrated skills and experience in team building, decision making, delegation, conflict management and problem solving;
- Knowledge of information gathering tools and techniques and the ability to gather and analyze information in order to derive conclusions;
- Ability to manage time and meet deadlines;

**Other requirements**:

- Valid CPR and First Aid Certification;
- Vulnerable sector police reference check is mandatory.

Application should quote # **Job 77-22 CNC Supply ECE**and address the covering letter to:
Hiring Committee

Centre for Immigrant and Community Services (CICS)

2330 Midland Avenue,

Toronto, ON

M1S 5G5
- CICS is an equal opportunity employer. We provide accommodations during the recruitment process for persons with disabilities if required. This will be in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act and Ontario Human Rights Code. We thank all those who respond to this posting. Only those selected for further screening will be contacted. Regrettably we cannot accept telephone inquiries._

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $21.98 per hour

Schedule:

- On call

Application question(s):

- Child Development program or a related field from a recognized academic institution;

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Language**:

- Oral and written proficiency in English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Must be a member in good standing with College of ECE Ont. (required)

Work Location: One location