Casual - Early Childhood Educator

Macaulay Centres for Children; Greater Toronto Area; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Early Childhood Educators to join their team. This role involves supervising children, assisting with program planning, and fostering a safe and nurturing environment. With flexible shifts and opportunities for growth, you will play a vital role in promoting children's emotional, cognitive, and physical development. If you have a background in early childhood education and are eager to make a positive impact in the lives of children and families, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood Education required.
• Experience with children, including special needs, is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure children's safety at all times.
• Assist in program planning and implementation to promote development.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Child Development Knowledge

Education

Early Childhood Education Degree/Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Casual - Early Childhood Educators (RECE)

REPORTS TO: Manager, Early Learning and Care

Position Summary
Macaulay is looking for eager, talented people to join our agency as Supply Early Childhood Educators. Supply staff covers various shifts at all twenty-two centres and assists with the implementation of programing that facilitate healthy physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth of children.
Macaulay offers flexible shifts to match your schedule, opportunities for growth and competitive compensation!

Responsibilities

• Supervise children to protect their safety and personal well-being at all times while in care. Make sure equipment and physical environment is maintained free of safety or health hazards.
• Assist with observations, program planning, and the implementation and execution of program activities using the curriculum and approach approved by the agency to promote children’s optimal emotional, cognitive and physical development.
• Demonstrate positive adult/child interaction, use effective and appropriate communication with children, promote children’s independence and problem solving skills, build children’s confidence, assist children with understanding and dealing with the consequences of their behavior and model mutual respect and kindness.
• Communicate sensitively and appropriately with parents/families. Provide meaningful information about their child’s day, including the child’s mood, behavior, health, choice of activities, sleep and mealtime information, and any accidents that may have occurred.
• Support the team to effectively manage children’s medication schedule and allergies.
• Drop off and or pick up children from buses outside Centre (if applicable/if required).
• Serve and clean up lunches, prepare snacks, maintain a clean, organized and sanitary kitchen, and perform housekeeping duties as assigned/as needed.
• Work in compliance with the Child Care and Early Years Act, Toronto Children’s Early Learning and Care Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI), Toronto Public Health guidelines, Canada’s Food Guide, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, the Smoke Free Ontario Act and all other applicable regulations and laws.
• Perform other tasks as delegated or assigned.
• Assist in any emergency according to Macaulay Policy and Procedures.
• Comply with all Macaulay policies, practices and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education degree/diploma and a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
• Experience working with families and children, including children with special needs an asset.
• Understanding of ELECT, the Child Care and Early Years Act, How Does Learning Happen, experience with Play Based curriculum, and/or the Toronto Assessment for Quality Improvement a definite asset.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and excellent listening skills.
• Computer literacy required together with proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, Internet and email.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective work partnerships with parents/families, colleagues and service providers of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in more than one language a definite asset.
• Acceptable Vulnerable Police Record Check completed within the last 6 months.
• Appropriate immunization and medical records
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C training
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work various shifts.

Macaulay Has 22 Child Care Centres (CCC) In The York And Etobicoke Regions Open From 7am To 6pm Monday To Friday