Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

Sentient HR Services Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare staffing provider in Hamilton seeks a Registered Early Childhood Educator to guide and teach children. Responsibilities include creating lesson plans, ensuring children's safety, and maintaining effective communication with parents and staff. Candidates must hold an ECE Diploma, be in good standing with the College of ECEs, and have a valid Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification. On-the-job training and professional development opportunities are provided, along with transit or gas card perks.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Professional development opportunities

Transit or gas card after ten shifts

Qualifications

• Must have a clear Vulnerable Sector Police check (within 6 months).
• Valid Standard First Aid & CPR-C required.
• Familiarity with HDLH, AQI, and CCEYA.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate program.
• Maintain high-quality environment for children.
• Assess and document children's development.

Skills

Child safety supervision

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability to children's needs

Education

ECE Diploma from a recognized Ontario college

In Good Standing with the College of ECEs

Job description

Overview

Sentient HR provides staffing solutions to licensed childcare centres across Ontario. We’re committed to helping educators grow, develop professionally, and thrive in their roles.

As a RECE, you will be responsible for guiding, teaching, and ensuring the safety of children between infant to school age at centres located in Hamilton region. Your responsibilities include maintaining a high-quality environment, assessing, observing, and caring for the individual needs of every child, and maintaining professional communication with parents and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill the lead teacher’s program and daily activities; if no plan exists, create and implement a developmentally appropriate program.
• Promote the physical, social, emotional and intellectual well-being of children.
• Provide supervision and prioritize the safety of children; understand and comply with CCEYA, public health and Sentient HR policies.
• Facilitate and participate with children in planned activities.
• Maintain and complete comprehensive documentation of children’s development and interactions.
• Report issues or concerns that may arise in accordance with centre procedures.
• Foster positive relationships and develop rapport through effective communication with peers.
• Work cooperatively as a team member and maintain a positive attitude.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• ECE Diploma from a recognized Ontario college
• In Good Standing with the College of ECEs.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Police check (within 6 months)
• Valid Standard First Aid & CPR-C
• Familiarity with HDLH, AQI, and CCEYA
• Reliable transportation within Hamilton.

Why Choose Us

• We offer on-the-job training and professional development opportunities.
• Three months of a public transit or gas card if you work ten shifts+ per month.
• Participate in Sentient HR's reward and recognition program called PERKS.

Working Conditions

• Occasional light to medium physical effort; lifting, bending and stooping.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all seasons.

Application Details

Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications directly. Sentient HR is dedicated to fostering equal opportunities for all applicants and employees, irrespective of factors such as race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require accommodations to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Manager. While we value all submitted resumes, we will only contact those selected for an interview. For further details, please visit our website at.

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