Early Childhood Educator

Location: Family Addiction Program, Moose Jaw, SK
Position: Full Time Term ending September 30, 2025
Closing Date: August 15, 2025

**Join our team as a Early Childhood Educator**

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact working with Children? We're seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Casual Early Childhood Educator to provide care for the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of toddlers and young children in a safe and healthy environment. The Early Childhood Educator collaborates with the supervisor and all other members of the program team to provide nurturing care, project-based learning, and developmentally appropriate activities in a group setting. The Early Childhood Educator works in accordance with the goals and curriculum plans of the family treatment Centre.

**Qualifications**

**Education and Professional Certification**
- A certificate or diploma in Early Childhood Education, or an ECE II, or ECE III equivalency.

**Experience**
- Minimum one (1) year of experience working with toddlers and/or young children.

**Skills and Characteristics**
- Collaborative team player.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Effective leadership through motivation, role modeling, and support.
- Outgoing personality with diverse interests to engage children (e.g., outdoors, arts, sports).
- Strong communication skills.
- Familiarity with Child Care Regulations and Ministry of Education guidelines.
- Emotional competence and self-awareness.
- Empathy, patience, and understanding in daily interactions.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Goal-oriented with the ability to achieve both personal and program objectives.
- Adaptable to new situations.
- Ability to maintain a clean and organized environment.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Basic computer skills.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

**Services**
- Develop and implement daily activities based on EELC programming, balancing educator-led and child-directed approaches.
- Collaborate with team members to adapt programming to the needs of each child.
- Document observations and assessments for the supervisor.
- Support children’s overall development.
- Assist in preparing nutritious meals and snacks.
- Adjust the environment to meet evolving program needs.
- Follow supervision policies and procedures as outlined in the EELC Parent Handbook.
- Administer medication according to EELC policies.
- Complete all reports and documentation accurately and on time.
- Participate in meetings, workshops, and training as requested.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

**Leadership**
- Provide direction, guidance, and mentorship to new employees, practicum students, and volunteers.
- Demonstrate positive role modeling and uphold agency values.
- Communicate and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team as needed.

**Management of Resources**
- Identify and request necessary resources for activities.
- Reconcile expenses and manage approved expenditures.
- Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all facilities and equipment.

**Safety**
- Promote and reinforce safe work practices.
- Comply with all agency and government safety regulations and guidelines.

**Additional Requirements**
- The incumbent is responsible for completing all mandatory training requirements for the position as per agency policy and guidelines.
- This position requires the employee to hold a Saskatchewan Class 5 Novice 2 or greater Drivers Licence.

At Ranch Ehrlo Society, we understand the importance of recognizing and rewarding the valuable contributions of our team members. That's why we offer a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond just salary. From comprehensive health and wellness benefits to opportunities for professional development and growth, we prioritize the well-being and success of our employees. Additionally, our package includes perks such as recognition programs, and a supportive work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation.

Wage Range: $21.68 to $28.39 per hour.
- The wage range does not include any eligible wage enhancement grant provided by the Ministry of Education._