Early Childhood Educator Assistant/ Camp Counsellor - Toronto, Canada - Greenland Recreational After School Program

Description

Position Title:
Early Childhood Educator Assistant


Reports To:
Executive Director


JOB SUMMARY:

To provide a caring, educational and inclusive program for young children in a group setting under the direction of the Program Supervisor.

The ECA incorporates learning experiences designed to meet the individual needs of the children and helps with providing a physically safe and emotionally supportive environment showing sensitivity to the individual needs of children in all aspects of development using the ELECT Framework and How Does Learning Happen Document.

This position calls for sound knowledge and experience in the techniques of Early Childhood Education and ability to work constructively and effectively as a member of a professional team in the management of classrooms.

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement appropriate learning opportunities in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) and Toronto Children's Services Assurance for Quality Improvement (AQI)
• Implementation of programs that promote
  Belonging, Well-Being, Engagement and Expression in all areas of the program: dramatic and cognitive play, language and literacy experiences, emotional development, music discovery, science/nature, fine and gross motor and sensory activities
• Document observations as per AQI requirements
• Ensure that necessary supplies are available for planned program. Be aware at all times of materials on hand and advise the Supervisor in advance of necessary replacements in writing
• Keep up to date display boards
• Use a variety of classroom management techniques including modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, reinforcing and redirecting
• Provide positive social experiences which include sharing, cooperation, respect for others and selfregulation physical environment prior to children's arrival
• Assist in the setup and prepare physical environment prior to children's arrival
• Implement consistent behaviour guidance methods in accordance with the program's Behaviour Guidance Policies
• Support implementation of Individual Support Plans through all of the above
• Escort children as required to and from school classrooms

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keep accurate records of children's daily attendance, medical information and parent requests
• Inform Supervisor of all personal information changes (i.e. address and phone numbers)
• Read communication book daily and implement and document pertinent information

- attend staff meetings and evening functions (Annual Meeting)

• Accompany and supervise all children on field trips
• Participate in annual performance review process and as needed
• Establish and implement goals for professional learning

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

• Have constant awareness of children's allergies and special health conditions and Anaphylaxis and Emergency Medical Plans
• Follow the Centre's procedures for recording and maintaining First Aid and Incident Reports
• Conduct daily health checks of children, record illness and contact parents
• Monitor indoor and outdoor environment, including play equipment and toys, and report any hazards to the Supervisor
• Disinfect toys as per Toronto Public Health Guidelines and the Centre Sanitary Practices Policies and Procedures and centre schedules
• Maintain the cleanliness of the Centre according to the Toronto Public Health Requirements (cleaning tables, dishes, sweeping, mopping, washroom maintenance)
• Staff at the end of the day secure equipment, materials, attendances and all confidential information

COMMUNICATION:

• Communicate in a sensitive, positive and professional manner with children, parents, staff, school staff, resource consultant and any other external agency
• Promote parental involvement
• Understand and commit to confidentiality
• Assist in prepare and keep 2 monthly observations of all children
• Work in collaboration with the TDSB staff in shared space classroom
• Work cooperatively with each other
• Keep Supervisor advised of any pertinent information regarding parents, children, and staff performances, which cause concern
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with coworkers and School staff

QUALIFICATIONS:


EXPERIENCE
Six months Childcare experience in an educational setting including programming

Ability to deal with difficult situations and to take appropriate actions in stressful or emergency situations according to Centre policies and procedures


REQUIREMENTS

• Holder of a valid Standard First Aid Certificate
• Holder of a valid CPR Level "C "Certificate
• Up to date immunization as required by governing legislation
• WHMIS Certification an asset
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Knowledge of Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act
• Up to date Criminal/Vulnerable Reference Check
• Must be physically fit to meet the needs of the program
• Sound command of the English language, oral and written

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