Early Childhood Educator - Richmond, Canada - Terra Early Learning

Terra Early Learning

Verified Company

Richmond, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Terra Early Learning is a brand new, community-minded early years centre with a progressive educational approach.

Our mission is to co-create an environment where students experience what it means to conserve Earth's natural resources, so we can leave our planet sustainable for all living things now, and in the future.

Education for Sustainability is woven into all aspects of our engaging, authentic, and experiential curriculum of inquiry, outdoor learning, play-based learning, and Montessori.

Our program is integrated to tailor to students' individual needs with an intentional focus on children's social-emotional development, health, and well-being.

We take a whole-school approach when it comes to sustainable development practices.

From our operations and company culture, to our curriculum and staff, we work together with the community, our families, and our educators to ensure sustainability is at the core of everything we do.

The Opportunity

Terra is seeking loving, passionate, and dedicated Educators with a commitment to life-long learning to join our Early Learning Department.

As an Educator, you will be responsible for providing exceptional education in a nurturing environment.

The esteemed members of our school community bring with them diverse experiences, unique perspectives, and varied educational backgrounds. Every individual on our team is valued, heard, and respected. We work collectively to achieve our mission, while embodying our values in everything that we do.

The Role
As an Early Child Educator - Infant and Toddler, you will:

Provide learning experiences and opportunities to our young children ages 1 to 3 years, with a commitment to uphold our mission and vision towards sustainable living.
Develop a strong understanding of Terra's school culture, and what sets us apart from other early learning centres.
Establish loving, positive, safe and secure relationships with the children.
Nurture to children's individual physical, socialemotional, and mental wellness needs.
Connect and engage in collaborative partnerships with fellow educators, colleagues, leaders, families, and the greater community.
Prepare the classroom to ensure a clean and safe environment, including the organization of classroom materials.
Plan, implement, and organize a program inline with Terra Early Learning's curriculum.
Provide ageappropriate activities to support the development of children's socialemotional, cognitive, language, and physical growth.
Document children's learning progress and communicate with families/caregivers and colleagues regarding children's development and progress.
Attend staff meetings and professional development opportunities where necessary.

The Qualifications

As an Infant and Toddler Teacher, you have:

A valid Infant Toddler Educator Certification
A valid Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR/AED Level B Certification
A clear Criminal Record Check
Canadian citizenship and/or legally permitted to work in Canada
Strong communication skills; spoken and written in English
A commitment to learn, apply, champion, and embody Terra's Values and Mission
A deep understanding and commitment for the industry in which we operate
Excellent interpersonal skills. Have a passion for building and maintaining relationships with students, families, and colleagues
A growth mindset, recognizing opportunities for learning and growth daily
Experience, knowledge in education for sustainable development is an asset
Ability to thrive in a creation, growthstage environment

Commitment