536 - SOUTHFIELDS VILLAGE SA / EDP - ECE Teacher

Family Day Care Services; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate ECE Teacher to foster an enriching Early Learning environment for children aged 0-12. This role involves implementing innovative educational approaches, assessing children's progress, and ensuring a supportive atmosphere for both children and families. With a commitment to social inclusion and best practices in early childhood development, this position offers opportunities for career growth in a positive and diverse work environment. If you are dedicated to making a difference in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous vacation

Sick leave

Discounted GoodLife memberships

Potential for career growth

Employee referral bonus

Positive and diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Must be registered and a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
• Minimum of 2 years of child care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and practice the High/Scope educational approach to curriculum.
• Observe and assess children’s progress and behavior to ensure program effectiveness.
• Manage within Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Assessment

Teamwork

Creativity

Education

Early Childhood Education Degree or Diploma

Training in HIGH FIVE, PHCD, or HIGH FIVE Sport

Job description

• Generous vacation, sick leave, and medical appointments
• Discounted GoodLife memberships
• Potential for career growth
• Employee referral bonus
• A positive and diverse work environment

Job Purpose :

Reporting to the Centre Supervisor, the ECE Teacher is responsible for providing and supporting an Early Learning and Development environment for children (0-12 years) in a group setting, in keeping with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), municipal guidelines, and the policies and procedures of Family Day.

Job Duties :

• Implement and practice the High/Scope educational approach to curriculum and the Hanen Learning Language and Loving It Program
• Plan, develop, and implement programs that reflect children’s interests and respond to diverse individual and cultural needs
• Participate in short- and long-term planning and evaluation activities
• Observe and assess children’s progress and behavior to ensure the programs meet individual and group needs
• Lead and/or participate in assessment meetings for children with special needs with the supervisor and/or other agencies; make recommendations to adapt programs as necessary
• Demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and support to the family unit
• Practice respectful communication with children, parents, colleagues, teachers, managers, students, and volunteers
• Support, comfort, and encourage children experiencing difficulties and help them understand and handle their feelings
• Manage within Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety standards
• Guide and assist children in developing independent eating, dressing, and toileting habits
• Participate in regular staff meetings, individual supervision, training, and related activities both internal and external, including performance reviews
• Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience Required

• Early Childhood Education Degree or Diploma
• Must be registered and a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
• Training in HIGH FIVE, PHCD, or HIGH FIVE Sport is a definite asset
• Minimum of 2 years of child care experience preferred
• Well-developed skills in leadership, communication, organization, assessment, teamwork, confidentiality, commitment, accountability, initiative, and creativity
• Knowledge of best practices in the early learning development field
• Commitment to social inclusion
• Medical requirements – including TB (two stages), current within 6 months of hiring
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check current within 6 months of hiring
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
• Able to work all shifts between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.