Early Childhood Educator - Toronto, Canada - Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club

Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Kids Korner Daycare is a not for profit child care centre licensed by the Ministry of Education and has a purchase of services contract with the City of Toronto.

The daycare provides early learning and care to children ages 2.5 to 12 years.

POSITION:
Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

START DATE:

ASAP

NATURE AND SCOPE:

The RECE will plan and implement a program for children ages 4-5 years old, incorporating the ELECT document, the How Learning Happens document and observations of children into their program plans.

The RECE will follow the requirements of The Childcare and Early Years Act, the City of Toronto's Early Learning and Care Assessment for Quality Improvement document.

REPORTS TO:
Daycare Supervisor, Kids Korner Daycare

HOURS:
Monday to Friday,

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work cooperatively with others to plan and prepare programs that reflect and promote physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of members in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act and the Kids Korner Daycare Centre's philosophy.
Use a variety of teaching techniques including modeling, observing, broadcasting, questioning, demonstrating and reinforcing.
Observe members' progress and behaviour to ensure programs meet identified individual and group needs, adjusting program plans as necessary.
Organize and maintain a developmentally appropriate environment, including space, equipment and materials. Maintain play equipment and area (both indoors and outdoors) in a safe, clean and sanitary condition. Sign off on documentation that confirms area has been disinfected.
Carry out daily programs, menus and schedules and facilitate smooth transitions between indoor and outdoor activities or into the lunch or snack time.
Observe general physical and emotional/social health of members (take temperature, record illness and behaviour). Follow Kids Korner Daycare Centre protocol for sending a child home for health reasons.
Maintain confidentiality of all information related to Kids Korner Daycare Centre's members, parents and staff as set out in policy and procedure booklet.
Attend staff meetings, general meetings and other functions i.e. fund raising events as required.
Early Childhood Education Diploma/Degree and Registered Member in good standing of the College of ECEs
Standard CPR and First Aid Certificate with infant and Child CPR, Clear Vulnerable Sector Reference Check
Experience working with children and their parents
Experience working with special needs children
Demonstrated ability to be flexible and multi task
Selfmotivated, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good organizational skills, patience, selfcontrol, tact, sound judgment, discretion, sensitivity and a positive outlook
Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, and sound judgment when handling unpredictable situations

Interested applicants, should submit a resume with cover letter
ASAP. We are looking to fill the role immediately.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time

Schedule: