Registered Early Childhood Educator

The Salvation Army in Canada; Brampton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Canada is seeking a qualified Registered Early Childhood Educator to join our childcare program in Brampton. The role focuses on implementing developmentally appropriate activities and fostering inclusive, supportive environments for diverse families.

You will document progress, adhere to safety and health guidelines, and collaborate with parents to support each child's learning journey.

Qualifications

• RECE in good standing per provincial guidelines.
• Ability to implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Follow health, safety and sanitation practices.
• Strong observation, documentation and record-keeping.
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity in programming.

Responsibilities

• Deliver age-appropriate early childhood programming.
• Collaborate with families to support learning and development.
• Maintain a safe, caring and inclusive classroom environment.
• Administer medications and follow related policies as required.
• Follow emergency and evacuation plans and safety procedures.
• Maintain attendance, incident and program records.

Skills

Observation techniques

Diversity & inclusion

Communication with families

Health & safety awareness

Documentation

Education

Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Incumbent will perform all, some or similar range of duties as below:

Child Development And Care

• Adhere to all requirements of an RECE as determined by The College of Early Childhood Educators and the CCEYA
• Use a variety of observation and documentation techniques.
• Facilitate cognitive, language, social, emotional, creative, and physical development of children and acceptance of diversity.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate program.
• Research the provincial Curriculum framework.
• Support the holistic development of all children.
• Build meaningful relationships with the children.
• Identify and expand upon learning opportunities (teachable moments).
• Identify and support child’s individual learning and development.
• Identify and support diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Meet health, welfare and safety needs.
• Administer medication and/or procedures. Accommodate for children’s allergies.
• Implement preventative health and safety measures.
• Develop and implement safe travelling and off-site practices while providing adequate supervision during these times.
• Provide first-aid/CPR. Protect children from physical and emotional harm.
• Implement emergency and evacuation plan.
• Review safety related issues.
• Follow safe toileting and diapering procedures.
• Identify and report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
• Promote a healthy lifestyle and actively supervise children. Promote healthy eating and proper food serving techniques.
• Meet nutritional needs.
• Accommodate for special nutritional requirements. Model and teach proper table manners.
• Establish with colleagues an environment to foster positive behaviour in the program.
• Guide and observe children. Implement positive behaviour guidance.
• Facilitate appropriate language, conflict resolution, empathy, problem-solving and coping skills.
• Use and promote active listening skills.
• Adhere to all requirements of an RECE as determined by The College of Early Childhood Educators, CCEYA Act and Local Public Health requirements.

Equipment & Facilities

• Develop and maintain a safe environment.
• Check for physical hazards and report hazards to the Supervisor, Assistant
• Maintain and implement safety standards and protocols.
• Use developmentally appropriate equipment.
• Adapt programming and equipment to unique settings and situations.
• Operate and maintain facilities.
• Maintain equipment, materials and furnishings.
• Maintain indoor and outdoor physical environment.
• Monitor cleanliness and sanitation of all areas used by children as per policy and guidelines.

Family And Community Relations

• Form collaborative partnerships with families.
• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with families.
• Orient families to the program.
• Communicate and collaborate with families.
• Provide family resources.
• Use Community resources.
• Access and engage community resources, facilities and services.
• Raise awareness of community events.
• Advocate for children and families.
• Make connections between families and resources and respect the rights of the child.
• Provide an inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with parents to identify strengths, needs and interests of the child, develop and implement inclusion plans with other professionals and parents.

Record Keeping

• Maintain records for legislation and regulations and all other required records (daily and monthly attendance, accidents, incidents and occurrences, cleaning procedures, medical procedures and the administration of medication, children’s records, facility maintenance and safety checks).
• Attendance at parent meetings, staff meetings and other job-related activities will be part and parcel of this job description and the agreed salary.

Fulfill all other related duties as assigned.

Critical Relationship Management

Governance Boards and Councils: None.

Internal: Staff members, volunteers, children in the program.

External: Parents and guardians of the children, Regulatory agencies, Ministry of Education and Public Health.

Managerial Responsibility

• Reports directly to Childcare Center Supervisor.
• Direct reports: none.

Financial And Materials Management

• Minor level of material responsibilities (proper use and safekeeping of toys, equipment, etc.).
• Uses or maintains organization assets in accordance with established guidelines.
• Does not process any financial transactions/no budget responsibilities.

Working Conditions

• The performance of the job requires frequently lifting/moving equipment and children, room set-up, moderate amount of teaching, leading etc.
• Occasional work on the tablet/iPad.
• Possibility of intervening in physical confrontations
• Cleaning the facility and putting up wall displays.
• The incumbent is required to lift up to 30 pounds with no assistance from others.
• Shifts and outside work including monthly