Registered Early Childhood Educator - Child Care and Early Learning Centre

Mackenzie Health; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Richmond Hill seeks a Registered Early Childhood Educator to join its Childcare team. The role involves planning educational programs, ensuring a balance of activities for young children, and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment. Candidates must have an Early Childhood Education Diploma and be a registered member of the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators. Excellent communication and empathy skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two year Early Childhood Education Diploma program approved by the Ministry.
• Registered Member of the OCECE.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Provide a balance of active and quiet activities.
• Establish daily schedules and routines.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Empathy

Decision-making

Computer literacy

Education

Early Childhood Education Diploma

Registered Member of the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

PageMaker

Access

Scheduling Systems

Job description

As a member of the Childcare team, the Registered Early Childhood Educator is responsible for providing care and educational programs for young children. The Registered ECE must be committed to the philosophy of the Childcare Centre and its mandate to provide flexible childcare services.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities and experiences in accordance with the Centre's philosophy.
• Provide a daily balance of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor individual/group child/teacher initiated activities.
• Establish and carry out daily schedule that incorporates child- directed activity, care routines and transition times.
• Organize the learning equipment prior to activities.
• Assist children in expressing themselves by engaging in meaningful dialogue and interactions including listening and responding with questions or comments that extend conversations.
• Use a variety of teaching techniques including modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating and reinforcing.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two year Early Childhood Education Diploma program or equivalent, approved by the Ministry of Community and Social Services.
• Registered Member of the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators (OCECE).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Able to discern relevant information to make effective judgments and decisions to manage care
• Computer literacy in a Windows environment utilizing Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook at a senior level, as well as a good understanding of PageMaker, Access, Quattro Pro, and Scheduling Systems
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.