Early Childhood Educator - Edmonton, Canada - Windermere Early Learning Centre

Description

• Plan, supervise and implement the program for the children/room assignment in accordance with WELC philosophy, policies, and procedures.
• To stay current with research and emerging best practices in health and safety as recommended by licensing and health authorities.
• Participate in recommending training programs, conferences, courses and other areas of professional growth.
• Be responsible for the orderly arrangement, appearance, décor, and learning environment of the rooms and play stations.
• Attend all staff meetings
• Supervise the environment for safety and health of the children
• Treat children with dignity and respect.
• Gear the program to meet the needs of the individual children with concerns for their interests and aptitudes.
• Facilitate growth in all areas of development social, physical, intellectual, creative, and emotional.
• Assume staff housekeeping responsibilities
• Plan and implement methods for effective utilizing the services of the classroom team members
• Plan and implement methods of establishing a positive liaison with parents of the children in the center
• Incorporate family's lives, diverse backgrounds and culture into the environment and planning.
• Participate in parent meetings with Director when necessary
• Prepare and update child's memory books ,all ongoing forms for evaluation and progress reports of each child's development
• Maintaining a professional attitude and respect for WELC at all times
• Assist in celebrations and events held by WELC
• Any other duty deemed appropriate by Director and/or Owner

• To stay current with research and emerging best practices in health and safety as recommended by licensing and health authorities.
• Provide written documentation about incident/accidents to the parents as appropriate prior to completion of shift
• Ensure that all toys and equipment used by the children are disinfected regularly and complete assigned housekeeping duties
• Ensure all policies and procedures are followed in accordance with the Daycare Licensing Manual
• Ensure that children who are bring own food are being provided with proper nutrition in accordance to licensing requirements and Canada's Food Guide
• Be aware of all allergies and serious medical conditions of children in the facility
• Administer medications as signed in and as per Daycare Licensing Regulations
• Develop positive, trusting relationships with children in care
• Develop positive relationships with parents by communicating with them on a regular basis.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate programming for the children in their care and submit this program planning to the Director for approval
• Ensure that indoor and outdoor play environments are safe and clean
• To ensure children have scheduled daily opportunities for outdoor play in a safe, stimulating and developmentally appropriate environment.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times related to the information regarding staff and clients involved with WELC.
• Maintaining a professional attitude and respect for WELC at all times
• Continually evaluate program and make any necessary changes
• Sign in and out daily, recording any hours not spent in direct childcare
• When opening complete duties on opening checklist and safety checklist. When closing complete all duties on closing checklist.
• To role model good behavior for children in the Center
• Perform all duties as requested by WELC

• Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing fieldtrips and/or special events
• Encourage and give families opportunities to participate in the program
• Assist in the room arrangement and toy rotation

• To complete selfevaluation as part of staffs yearly evaluation
• To Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing fieldtrips and/or special events

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

• Childcare: 1 year (required)

• Alberta Child Care Certification: Level 2 or 3 (required)
• First Aid Certification (required)
• Criminal Record Check (required)