Early Childhood Educator

**_Are you motivated to work everyday with the goal of helping little minds to develop and enrich their growth?_** **_If so, we are looking for you to join our team_**

You must be able to reach for excellence, be a compassionate early childhood educator, display empathy, be trustworthy and willing to be empowered

**We currently have over 150 childcares across Canada & USA and are constantly expanding;**_come and grow within the company_**

**Responsibilities**
- Maintain documentation, reporting and record keeping
- Implement an Emergent Curriculum
- Support children’s emotional, physical, or behavioural well being; while helping to develop their social, emotional, cognitive and physical skills
- Maintain attendance, and health and safety checks
- Work with professionals, such as Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Early Interventionists as necessary
- Support children through transitions in and out of the classrooms
- Meet all classroom ratios as outlined in CCEYA
- Participate and interact in team meetings and workshops

**Specifications**
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels with children, parents and co-workers.
- Ability to utilize computer systems for all documentation, reporting, and classroom operations
- Strong collaborator and team player
- Ability to take initiative in and out of the classroom
- Strong problem-solving skills

**Qualifications**
- Registered with the College of ECE’s and in good standing
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Criminal reference check
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
- Immunization records up to dated / two steps TB test.
- Ability to push, pull and lift up
- to 45 pounds

**What we offer**
- Be recognized for your contribution, your dedication and hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress._
- Comprehensive benefits package (Medical / Dental / Vision exam) 100% covered by the company
- Positive work environment with encouraging team members and opportunities for career advancement
- 35% off on our child care services and receive 20 days of FREE back up child care per year
- Up to 3% RRSP matching plan.

Kids & Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Kids & Company is committed to providing accommodations to persons with disabilities so that they may pursue employment opportunities in a similar way to other applicants.