Educator - Mc23014-wat - Ottawa, Canada - Canadian Mothercraft of Ottawa Carleton - Waterbridge Program

Description

Do you want to be part of a dynamic team that makes a difference in the lives of children and families in Ottawa?

If you want to start your journey and join a supportive and dynamic team that helps families grow and thrive, then we want to hear from you

These are a great opportunity to work with a supportive team who is dedicated to helping you build a new role with Mothercraft Ottawa

The Educator, under the direction of the Program Manager and in conjunction with the Lead Educator, implements our Child Care Program in accordance with the Program Statement in their program classroom(s).

They promote the cognitive, social, physical and emotional well-being and development of the children under the guidelines of _How Does Learning Happen? Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years_ and Mothercraft Ottawa's mission and strategic plan and the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA)

The models our program to other classroom staff, post-secondary students and volunteers and acts as a resource to parents. They also provide support and guidance when dealing with behaviour issues.

In addition to teaching, the Educator is responsible in assisting the Lead Educators and Early Childhood Educators in providing diverse basic care needs including supplying proper nutrition and performing cleaning duties.

OUR PROGRAMS:
HELPING FAMILIES GROW AND THRIVE

Mothercraft Ottawa is a non-profit multifaceted family support agency offering a wide array of programs for families from pregnancy to school age.

Mothercraft has been supporting and meeting the needs of families and care providers in our community since 1944.

We offer early learning programs and services that support early childhood development; and full-time, part
- time and casual, licensed childcare programs for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. Mothercraft Ottawa's childcare programs are provided in a centre, in a school or in a caregiver's home and are available throughout the year.

We offer a comprehensive range of support services for parents, including prenatal classes, birth companion support, drop-in play groups and parenting workshops.

As an EarlyON Child and Family Centre we offer programs and workshops that support parents and caregivers in all aspects of early child development.

Note all our programs are offered in both English and French.


OUR VALUES
Through our work with families, staff, partners and the community, Mothercraft is dedicated to:

• Creativity: Exploring possibilities
• Nurturing: Supporting each other with compassion
• Inclusivity: Welcoming and encouraging diversity
• Integrity: Acting with honesty and reliability
• Collaborative Relationships: Built on respect and communication.

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong knowledge of child development
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Problem solver and proactive thinker
• Effective timemanager and multitasker
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Experience with special needs children will be considered an asset

JOB DUTIES:

• Establishes and implements the program statement in partnership with the Program Manager, Lead Educator and Early Childhood Educators
• Supports the program team in the implementation and documentation of the program statement, follows up appropriately if noncompliance is observed
• Acts as an appropriate role model
• Orients, trains and mentors program staff
• Participates in the supervision and training of students, volunteers and substitute staff
• Monitors the health and safety of the program, children and staff
• Maintains accurate records
• Designs necessary documentation and forms for the program as necessary in consultation with the Program Manager
• Recognizes and responds to the needs of the group and the individual
• Proficiently finds appropriate ways to deal with challenging behaviour and situations, and guide towards a suitable outcome
• Uses appropriate teaching techniques to maintain those suitable behaviour limits
• Recognizes, respects and responds to diversity within the program
• Runs program errands as required to purchase program supplies and equipment within the established budget
• Serves nutritious snacks to the children using proper food handling techniques
• Ensures positive communication with families through regular verbal and written contact regarding the program and the children
• Makes recommendations for inservice training and professional development opportunities to team members and to Management
• Maintains play environments, kitchen and storage areas in organized clutterfree and sanitary condition
• Assists with laundry, toy/equipment disinfecting
• Attends meetings and training as required
• Interacts, collaborates and consults effectively with other programs within the organization
• Functions effectively as a team member
• Maintains an awareness of available internal and external community resources
• Demonstrates flexibility and openness to change
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