Relief Early Childhood Educator - Dynamic Learning

Wesley; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and training

Employee Discounts

Staff Appreciation Event

Employee Assistance Program

Positive work culture

Job summary

Wesley is seeking a dynamic Registered Early Childhood Educator (Relief) to join our team in Hamilton. This unionized, relief position supports children’s emotional, social, cognitive and physical growth within Wesley's childcare program.

The role is up to 40 hours per week with a base pay of $18.29/hr and top-ups bringing pay to $24.29–$28.37/hr, depending on eligible top-ups and qualifications. Apply today and contribute to a caring community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with children and families.
• Experience working in a childcare program, with parents, and with community partners.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable legislation, i.e., Child Care and Early Years Act (2014).
• Experience working with culturally diverse, newcomer, LGBTQ2S+, and young families.
• Current First Aid/CPR, Safe Food Handling Certificate, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (N.V.C.I.) training.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, promote, implement, and evaluate day-to-day operations of the programs with the support of the Supervisor Early Years and other staff.
• Plan and implement programming based on the Ministry of Education's pedagogy "How Does Learning Happen?" and the "Tools for Life" Program.
• Create and maintain a safe learning environment that is responsive to the interests and needs of the children in the program.
• Provide quality, play-based learning and supervision of all children in the care of Wesley Urban Ministries at all times.
• Ensure program needs are being met and in compliance with program licensing requirements.
• Welcome, support and interact with all clients, including those from culturally diverse backgrounds, newcomers to Canada, LGBTQ2S+, young parents, etc.

Education

Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education

Registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators

Job description

Wesley is seeking a dynamic Registered Early Childhood Educator (Relief) to join our team in Hamilton. This unionized, relief position supports children’s emotional, social, cognitive and physical growth within Wesley's childcare program.

The role is up to 40 hours per week with a base pay of $18.29/hr and top-ups bringing pay to $24.29–$28.37/hr, depending on eligible top-ups and qualifications. Apply today and contribute to a caring community.