Registered Early Childhood Educator/Early Childhood Assistant for Toddler, Preschool and JK

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

  public 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.

• Provide 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.

• Be willing to learn and teach about Judaism through the holidays and utilizing the Sheva Framework. Foster a connection between the children and the values of the early childhood department and the MNjcc.

• RECE will create weekly program plan that reflects ELECT and the Sheva Framework and will create the bi-weekly newsletters for parents (using the Kaymbu app)

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

• Will perform administrative duties as required including maintenance of children’s records - emergency forms, illness and incident reports, daily attendance, communication books, email correspondence with parents and documentation.

• Will adhere to centre policies and procedures.

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

• Will participate in ongoing professional development and training as required

• 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.

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

Salary and Benefits:

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

• ECA wage at $18.92 + PWE

• All staff receive Provincial Wage Enhancement Grant when eligible.

• 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 to be discussed.

• RRSP matching program.

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