CHILD CARE EDUCATOR

Position Purpose:

As an early childhood educator, you will provide a stimulating, safe, and nurturing environment for children ages 1 month to 6 years old. The child care supervisor contributes to the mission and vision by providing qualified and culturally sensitive child care support for children.

Accountability:

Under the supervision of the director, the child care worker is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the program and ongoing supervision of the children as a member of the child care team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the constant supervision, safety and well-being of all children
• Prepare the room appropriately before the children arrive, and be ready to accept and supervise the children at the scheduled time
• Check children for injuries and illness as they arrive
• Participates in regular fire drills and other emergency procedures.
• Maintains and delivers quality care to all children and families regardless of personal issues, distractions, or difficulty of situation in a professional manner.
• Engages in positive collaboration with the other programs and early childhood educators of the center in coordinating the effective use of equipment, facilities, and personnel.
• Shares in the responsibility for planning, preparing, and implementing stimulating, age-appropriate activities that encourage children’s creativity and learning and promote each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Supervise the children’s daily activities and routines; put infants to sleep when necessary
• Monitor the children’s behavior and intervene as needed, responding sensitively to the cultural heritage, values and individual experiences of the children
• Inspect and maintain toys and equipment, and assume an equal share of housekeeping responsibilities
• Monitor all entrances and exits at all times
• Communicate with parents about any specifics related to their children as needed

Performance Indicators:

• Observed positive and cultural sensitive environment where children feel comfortable, respected and secure
• Reported positive working relationship with Director
• Reported positive relationships with parents
• Level of reliability and punctuality

Required Competencies & Qualifications:

• Diploma in Early Learning & Child Care (level 1, 2, 3)
• Current first aid and CPR certification appropriate to children
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; must be able to develop and maintain a rapport with parents.
• Clean Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check

Contract length:

Job Types: Full-time, Casual, Contract

Salary: $17.00-$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted childcare.
• On-site childcare

Schedule:

• 9-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends