Schedule:

• Centre hours of operation: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday – Friday

• Working hours total 37.5 hours per week and the schedule be confirmed during the interview process (staff must be flexible).

• Attend staff meetings and professional development outside of centre hours as needed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to work as a cooperative team member, maintaining an ongoing positive relationship with childcare, parents, and staff, working collaboratively with all.

• Work collaboratively with room partners to observe, implement, and document the children’s learning through daily programming based on children's needs and interests.

• Able to take initiative; apply sound reasoning in solving problems and resolve conflict in a calm,

  professional manner.

• Have the physical and emotional stamina to supervise children in a variety of settings including p

  ublic spaces and large spaces such as the gymnasium, during transitions taking place inside and outside of the classroom, the swimming pool, understanding that our program is based in a large community centre.

• Assess the abilities, interests, and individual needs of the children and be able to discuss their progress with parents and other staff.

• Assist in providing a physically safe and emotionally supportive environment showing sensitivity to the needs of children in all areas of development: instill confidence, encourage creativity and cognitive skills, and master social skills.

• Ensure the implementation of daily routines (meals, naps, diapering/toileting, transitions, playground and gym time, during programming time, etc.) is conducted effectively.

• Ability to be punctual, flexible, responsible, approachable and dependable.

• Ensure classroom documents are up-to-date (cleaning logs, attendances, etc.)

• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Have experience/able to work with children 18 months-12 years old.

• Must be able to legally work in Canada in a childcare setting.

• Proficient in the English language with speaking, reading and writing, and the ability to relay relevant and timely information and feedback to parents, staff, and children with confidence.

• Must have a clear vulnerable sector screening (done within 6 months of start date with us).

• Must have valid Standard First Aid & CPR Level C.

• Up-to-date medical including Tuberculosis test and immunization history.

• Knowledge of ELECT and How Does Learning Happen? is an asset.

• Preference will be given to those with previous experience with inquiry/play based program

  design and implementation, and with the use of pedagogical documentation.

• Able to provide references.

Main Competencies:

• Be able to work collaboratively within the team.

Salary and Benefits:

• ECA starting wage from $17.20/hour (plus PWEG when eligible) depending on qualifications and experience.

• RECE wage at $23.86 per hour including all grants and funding.

• All staff receive Provincial Wage Enhancement Grant when eligible.

• RECE must be a current member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.

• Employee membership to the MNjcc fitness centre, as well as discounts on most programs.

• A range of supplemental insurance plans including medical (including vision care), dental, life, and LTD.

• An employee assistance and wellness program with excellent benefits.

• RRSP matching program.

• Paid time off including sick days and some Jewish holidays.