Early Childhood Educator

**Creative? Energetic? Passionate? We Need You** Park Lawn Preschool Inc. operates three non-profit child care centres located in the Park Lawn - Queensway area in Etobicoke. We are currently seeking a **Registered Early Childhood Educator**to join our **Before and After School** team. Applicants must be available to work a split shift between the hours of 7:00 am - 9:30 am & 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm (5 - 5.5 hrs/day minimum) and full days on all PA Days, March Break, Winter Break and possible Summer Programming. **Location**: Parklawn Preschool - 71 Ballacaine Dr, Etobicoke **Responsibilities and Duties** - Following an Emergent/Inquiry based curriculum model, and using documented observations of children to plan and implement age appropriate programs that stimulate and enriches children’s development for children ages 3.8 yrs - 10 years of age, using _"How Does Learning Happen?" and ELECT _documents - Work in accordance with the policies and guidelines set out in the _Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014,_Toronto Public Health, and Toronto Children’s Services Assessment for Quality Improvement. - Support and maintain all aspects of children’s safety and well being. - Document children's every day learning and experiences. - Establish and maintains collaborative relationships with parents and families by utilizing a variety of communication tools (_Lillio - formerly HiMama_, daily conversations, newsletters, children’s daily charts, etc) while being sensitive to their culture and beliefs. - May be responsible for guiding students and volunteers. - Ensure records and documentation are accurate and up to date (attendances, cleaning schedules, accident reports, etc) - Attend and participate in centre/organization staff meetings and workshops. **Qualifications and Skills** - RECE: Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree & member in good standing with the College of ECE - Experience working with Kindergarten or School Age children in a childcare setting - Knowledge of CCEYA, 2014, Early Learning Framework, How Does Learning Happen? and Emergent/Inquiry-based program, an asset. - Knowledge of the Toronto Children's Services Early Learning and Care Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI) - Minimum of 1 year experience working with children in a child care setting. - Experience with _Lillio,_ an asset. - Physically able to participate in program with children inside and outside the classroom. - Sensitive and inclusive to the children and families’ needs. - Able to work well within a team environment by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with children, parents, staff and program specialists. - Flexible and adaptable to changing environments. - Exhibit a genuine, nurturing, and caring attitude in the classroom. - Excellent communication skills - verbal and written - Well-developed problem-solving, conflict resolution skills and good judgement - Self-directed with proven commitment to contribute to the team - Up-to-date Health assessment, including immunizations - Current Standard First Aid & CPR Level C Certificate - Current Police Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening **Job Type**:Part time **Hourly Rate Starting at**: $25.73 /hour **Additional Benefits for Before and After School staff includes**: + $2 Provincial Wage Enhancement (PWE) + $2 Premium Pay for Split Shift (this is on top of the hourly rate) **Benefits**: - Paid Vacation - Paid Personal Days - Competitive Group Health Benefits i.e. health, dental, eye care - Employee Assistant Program (EAP) - Pay Scale provided to all permanent staff - Annual RECE renewal payment with the college of ECE covered by the organization for permanent staff. - Opportunities for professional learning and development Park Lawn Preschool Inc. offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are selected for a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodations. **Job Type**: Part-time Pay: From $25.73 per hour Licence/Certification: - RECE with the CECE (required) Work Location: In person