daycare teacher

Orange Seeds Montessori Centre; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child care center in Hamilton is seeking a Montessori Teacher to support and promote the development of children. The successful candidate will assess children's needs, develop tailored learning plans, and supervise activities. Required qualifications include an ECE Certificate and Montessori certification, along with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask.

Benefits

Learning / training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) required.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development and prepare tailored learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs to support children's development.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of other early childhood educators.

Skills

Punctuality

Team player

Creativity

Flexibility

Reliability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate

Job description

• Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years
• Montessori teacher education

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Day care centre or nursery school

Tasks

• Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Storytelling
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Order supplies and equipment
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate
• Children

Security and safety

• Medical exam
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Ability to multitask
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)