Registered early childhood educator (RECE)

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi Technologies Inc. in Vaughan, Canada, is seeking an experienced early childhood educator to support preschool and kindergarten groups within a childcare centre.

The role focuses on assessing development to tailor learning plans, implementing developmentally appropriate programs, and maintaining a safe, engaging environment for children. The candidate will lead activities, supervise staff and volunteers, coordinate with educators, and communicate progress to parents.

Qualifications

• College/CEGEP education required.
• 5 years or more experience required in childcare or related field.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations is desirable.
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Assess children’s development to tailor learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs supporting physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.
• Maintain daycare equipment and ensure safe environment.
• Lead activities: storytelling, songs, field trips.
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers.
• Communicate child progress and concerns to parents or supervisors.
• Assist early childhood educators to promote child development.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms for lunch and rest periods.]
• Observe children for signs of potential issues and prepare reports for parents/guardians.
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems.

Skills

Child development assessment

Storytelling

Program development

Team supervision

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent


• Work Language: English


• Hours: 40 hours per week


• Education: College/CEGEP


• Experience: 5 years or more

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Outdoors


• Noisy


• Non-smoking


• Air conditioned

WORK SETTING

• Child care centre


• Kindergarten


• Before and after school programs

TASKS

• Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.


• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties


• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children


• Maintain daycare equipment


• Storytelling


• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers


• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents


• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children


• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest


• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records


• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity


• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts


• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits


• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods


• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor


• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors


• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings


• Knowledge of licensing regulations


• Establish guidelines for behaviour


• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children


• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children


• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children


• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

SUPERVISION

• 1 to 2 people

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR


• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)


• First Aid Certificate


• CPR Certificate

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Children

EXPERIENCE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN

• Children with a mental health disability


• Children with an intellectual disability


• Children with behavioural issues


• Children with allergies


• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

• Pre-school education

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Immunization records


• Tuberculosis test


• Vulnerable sector check

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Repetitive tasks


• Physically demanding


• Attention to detail


• Combination of sitting, standing, walking


• Bending, crouching, kneeling


• Manual dexterity

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Punctuality


• Dependability


• Efficient interpersonal skills


• Excellent oral communication


• Excellent written communication


• Flexibility


• Interpersonal awareness


• Judgement


• Reliability


• Team player


• Values and ethics


• Creativity


• Honesty


• Ability to multitask

SCREENING QUESTIONS

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?


• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?


• Do you have experience working in this field?


• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?


• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Early morning


• Morning

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Day