Early Childhood Educator - Winnipeg, Canada - IRCOM (Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba)

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR (ECE) II - NEWCOMER CHILDREN

Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 Hours/week), 10 Months/year Position

WHAT IRCOM OFFERS:


  • A warm, fun and supportive work community
  • An incredibly diverse workplace that is committed to staff wellness and inclusion
  • A staff team passionate, committed and unified in supporting the settlement of newcomer families
  • An innercity organization committed to Truth and Reconciliation
  • A familyfriendly organization with a comprehensive benefits package
  • A place where you can make a difference and feel the rewards of your work on a daily basis

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

The ECE II is:

  • A certified Early Childhood Educator II or III
- experienced in providing child care to children aged 6 months to 12 years old
- an individual who thrives in a multi-cultural environment
- skilled in using Microsoft Office and data management software
- committed to excellence in teamwork with positive and effective communication skills
- exhibits and upholds IRCOM's core values of integration, diversity, advocacy and empowerment
- works in a way that is people-centered, holistic and partnership based.


POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY:


The purpose of the ECE II position is to lead a team of Child Care Assistants in providing quality child care and to ensure the safety and wellbeing of newcomer children ages 6 months and older while their parents participate in settlement and social programs on site.

The ECE II ensures that CMAS guidelines are being followed and to provide direction and support to the Child Care Assistants while caring for children and ensuring the smooth execution of the Child Care Program.


The ECE II will be responsible to:

  • Program leadership and delivery
  • Program planning and assessment, and
  • Team and interdepartmental support
With the support and supervision of the Community and Child Care Programs Manager, the ECE II will fulfill the following:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Leadership and Delivery (60%)

  • Lead and support a team of Child Care Assistants in providing quality child care programs in person and/or online
  • Work with team members to create a positive environment
  • Rotate equipment and materials in the program as needed
  • Participate in all aspects of program including regular lifting and physical activities
  • Assist with set up and take down of a roll away program.
  • Implement Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) Guidelines
  • Ensure programs and environment are safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate for newcomer children
  • Work with little supervision
  • Multitask and problem solve under pressure and in emergency situations

Program Planning and Assessment (35%)

  • Plan and deliver relevant age appropriate activities for children aged 6 months to 6 years for daytime programing and 6 months 12 years for additional programing
  • Implement portfoliobased assessments
  • Discuss children's progress or concerns with Community and Child Care Programs Manager, Child Care Program Assistant Manager, parents and other staff as needed
  • Ensure CMAS and CNC Guidelines are followed
  • Plan, purchase and organize program supplies and assemble learning packages
  • Data entry and waitlist management

Team and Interdepartmental Support (5%)

  • Attend IRCOM staff and Child Care Program team meetings and events
  • Complete program related training and other tasks as required
  • Follow all IRCOM policies and procedures
  • Assist in other IRCOM programs and initiatives as required and time permits.
  • Other duties as assigned by Community and Child Care Programs Manager or designate.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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An Early Childhood Education Level II or III Diploma:

  • Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
  • Experience and ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Experience working effectively with little supervision
  • Proven ability to provide leadership and direction to other child care staff
  • Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability and creativity when dealing with changes and barriers
  • Effective communication skills in English (written and oral)
  • Proven computer skills including proficiency with MS Office, data entry & online video conferencing
  • Sensitivity to the needs and concerns of newcomer families
  • Positive attitude and friendly manner
  • Strength, stamina, and ability to work with active, young children
  • Physical mobility to transition between various work locations
  • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, and clear Child Abuse Registry Check upon hire
  • Proof of COVID19 immunization upon hire

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Previous understanding of Provincial Licensing or CMAS requirements
  • Familiarity with Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) guidelines
  • Food handler certification
  • Additional languages to English
  • Lived newcomer experience

Hours of work:

This is a permanent, full-time position to a maximum of 37.5 hours per week with an annual shut down (July and August).


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