Hourly Rate: $20.50-$22.50/hour
This rate includes the Wage Enhancement Grant. Location:
Bronte Street School
Viola Desmond Early Learning Centre
Bruce Trail Early Learning Centre
Hours: 40 hours/week
Reports To: Supervisor, Licensed Child Care
Position Type: Contract
Number of Vacancies: 2 Why work for Milton Community Resource Centre? MCRC goes beyond the traditional \xe2\x80\x98check in the box\xe2\x80\x99 approach to employee development by recognizing creativity, innovation and the work contributions of each employee that aligns with MCRC\xe2\x80\x99s strategic objectives. We have a wide variety of programs and services that allow our employees to explore various career opportunities within the organization. We believe in the importance of providing wellness opportunities that support employee\xe2\x80\x99s mental, physical and emotional health including paid sick, personal and vacation time based on position type. Our Benefits and Wellness programs include a Flexible Health Spending Account, Child Care discounts, and a free membership to THRC Resource Library. We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone who:

• Has experience with a variety of teaching techniques including modeling, active listening, and observing, questioning, demonstrating, and supporting children.
• Can build upon the foundational knowledge of the \xe2\x80\x9cHow Does Learning Happen?\xe2\x80\x9d and \xe2\x80\x9cThink Feel Act\xe2\x80\x9d documents and the Developmental Relationships Framework.
• Has experience developing and implementing an inquiry-based program following the Reggio Emilia philosophy guided by the interests of the child.
• Can observe children for the purpose of creating learning opportunities that promote development within social, emotional, cognitive, language, sensory and physical domains.
• Has experience working within child care programs and can fully support every age group and function within the program/centre; this includes classrooms, kitchen, cleaning, and administrative tasks.

Every day, you will encourage purposeful play and build upon the interests of children by:

• Creating warm, welcoming interactions that protect the health, security, and well-being of children.
• Creating an atmosphere which builds upon individual learning styles and celebrates the diverse perspectives of the children and their families to remove all barriers that may prevent acceptance and accessibility in the program.
• Using your experience to support inclusion of children with behavioral challenges and differing abilities to foster their development, growth and success in the program and working collaboratively with their parents/caregivers and early childhood specialists.
• Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with co-workers, parents, support workers and community service providers.
• Establishing and following a daily flow of routines and transitions
• Observing children for the purpose of creating learning opportunities that promote development within social, emotional, cognitive, language, sensory and physical domains.
• Guiding and assisting children in the development and practice of problem-solving self-help skills.
• Maintaining accurate daily records of attendance sheets, daily log books, accident reports and illness reports, medical forms, administration of medication forms, emergency procedures and actions and displaying in classroom as needed.
• Being flexible to meet the changing situations and priorities of the program.
• Setting up program space and supporting children within the program may require lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 35lbs.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

As a Centre Educator you will:

• Work in infant, toddler, and/or preschool classrooms with children from infant to 4 years old
• Support the implementation of individual support plans for children with differing abilities
• Work rotating shifts from Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:00am-6:00pm

Prior to employment the successful candidate will have:

• A degree/diploma in Early Childhood Education, Child & Youth Care, Recreation and Leisure, Ontario College of Teachers or other relevant diploma or degree considered an asset.
• Proof of registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators [if applicable]
• Current Standard First Aid/CPR C certification from a WSIB approved training partner
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen dated within 6 months
• Dated Immunization records for MMR, DTP, Polio and 1 step TB test
• Proof of Vaccination against Covid-19
• Valid Safe Food Handling certification would be considered an asset.

MCRC is committed to diversity and accessibility.\xe2\x80\xafTo this end, MCRC endeavors to reflect the cultures, languages, and abilities of the families we serve, in our programs, services and employment practices.\xe2\x80\xafPlease identify if you require any accommodation during the recruitment process in your application email. Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months Salary: $20.50-$22.50 per hour Benefits:

• Company events
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have an up to date Standard First Aid and CPR C certificate?
• Have you completed a diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education, Child & Youth Care, Recreation and Leisure, Ontario College of Teachers or other relevant diploma or degree?
• Are you prepared to provide ALL pre-employment requirements?

- Current Standard First Aid/CPR C certification from a WSIB approved training partner - Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen dated within 6 months - Dated Immunization records for MMR, DTP, Polio and 1 step TB test - Proof of Vaccination against Covid-19 - Valid Safe Food Handling certification would be considered an asset. Work Location: One location