Early Childhood Educator II (Temporary Full-Time)

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Northwestern Ontario seeks an early childhood educator to lead activity programs for children. The role involves planning educational activities and maintaining the care environment. Candidates must possess a diploma in early childhood education and effective communication skills. Successful applicants will undergo background checks and certification in First Aid and food handling.

Qualifications

• Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Must maintain First Aid Certification.
• Must have Safe Food Handling Certification (Level 1).

Responsibilities

• Direct and participate in planned activities for children.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning programs.
• Maintain a tidy and equipped Centre for children.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work with people

Education

Diploma in early childhood education

Knowledge of Ontario Child Care and Early Years Act

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Program Supervisor, carries out activity programs for children in the Child Care Centre.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs and participates with planned and routine activities.
• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate learning activities/programs based on the holistic development of all children.
• Maintains an orderly, tidy and fully equipped Centre by ensuring that materials are available and requests for replacements and repairs are made when necessary.
• Participates in staff and parent meetings, special events and works with outside agencies.
• Participates in orientation of new staff and students.
• Completes forms required for statistical data.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Diploma in early childhood education or early childhood education equivalency.
• Knowledge of the Ontario Child Care and Early Years Act.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• A demonstrated ability to meet and work with people.

Assets

• Certification as an Early Childhood Educator would be an asset.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC).
• Must have and maintain First Aid Certification.
• Must have and maintain Safe Food Handling Certification (Level 1).
• Must have and maintain an up-to-date record of immunization.
• Prior to commencing employment, must provide documentary evidence of having undergone a one-step tuberculosis skin test.
• Must have and maintain membership with the College of Early Childhood Educators.

GENERAL INFORMATION

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE

It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: [phone].

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

JOB SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Should this temporary vacancy be filled by a regular full-time employee, seniority and benefits will continue in the normal manner and the regular employee will continue to maintain normal, full-time status for the duration of the appointment.

If it becomes known that the position is permanent, it will be reposted and filled in the normal fashion.