Early Childhood Educator

Kids & Company Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in child care is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Educator to join their team. This role involves developing and implementing enriching programs that support children's physical, cognitive, and emotional growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of child development and be able to create engaging activities that foster creativity and learning. With a commitment to providing high-quality care, this organization offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Annual Increases

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or college diploma required with Early Childhood Educator Certification.
• Experience in child care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs for children's development.
• Guide children in proper habits and observe for behavioral issues.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Creativity

Behavioral Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Early Childhood Educator Certification

Valid First Aid Certificate

Valid CPR Certificate

Job description

Volunteer Experience · Work Experience · Work & Career

Description:
Position: Early Childhood Educator
Company: Kids & Company Ltd.
Business Address: 30 Leek Crescent, Suite 103, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 4N4
Work location: 160 Bloor St. E., Suite 160 Toronto, ON M4W 1B9

Business information:
Kids & Company is dedicated to providing parents with reliable, flexible and enriched superior quality child care solutions to suit the needs of each individual child and family. Our company also partners with many of Canada’s largest and most recognizable corporations to provide work‐life balance solutions through guaranteed flexible child care and other dependent care programs and services.

Type of Employment: Full time ‐ Permanent
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

1. Develop and implement child‐care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
2. Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest, provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity.
3. Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits.
4. Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor.
5. Establish guidelines for behavior.
6. Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members.
7. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers and community service providers working with children.
8. Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children.

Additional skills:

1. Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records.
2. Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children.

Requirements:

1. Education: A bachelor’s degree or college diploma is required.
2. Early Childhood Educator Certification.
3. Registered with The College of Early Childhood Educator (CECE).
4. Experience is an asset.
5. Satisfactory criminal record check is required.
6. Character references in respect of the person are required.
7. A record of the person’s work history/resume is required.
8. Copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of training and skills are required.
9. Valid First Aid certificate is required.
10. Valid CPR certificate is required.

Salary Range: $17.35/hour, plus government funding (if applicable) for 40 hours per week. Wage is commensurate based on experience.
Benefits: We provide medical and dental benefits to full time staff after 6 months.
Work Schedule: Work schedule is from Monday to Friday (8 hour shift each day that will be scheduled anywhere between 7 am and 6 pm). Flexibility on schedule is required.
Important Information: Employees are eligible for annual increases.

Apply by e‐mail: [e-mail]
Apply by mail: 30 Leek Crescent, Suite 103, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 4N4

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