Job Description

Position Title: Early Childhood Educator Level 2 & 3

Location: 710 2nd Street Strathmore

Start Date: Immediately

Kids Connection Daycare is currently seeking Fun, Active, Respectful individuals to join our ever-growing facility. We are Strathmore's newest childcare center we are searching for 4 new staff members join our team.

Why should you join our team?

At Kids Connection, we are passionate about our work and know that we are creating a positive impact in the community.

Our staff feel welcome from the first day they start and quickly feel a sense of belonging here as we bring our hearts to work every day. If you are passionate about your work, want to make the community a better place, and develop your leadership skills this is the place for you!

Kids Connection also offers multiple other perks and benefits.

Health, Dental, Benefits Ongoing Leadership Development and Opportunities Opportunities for Training and certification
What qualifications are we looking for?

Clear Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check only if working with Children), dated within 6 months is required. Child Development Certificate (Level 1, 2, 3) Current Standard First Aid or wiling to gain it.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the confidentiality required for the protection of the children and parents Ability to prepare neat accurate written work Skilled communication and observation techniques Ability to organize and implement daily programming Ability to work with others Ability and flexibility to work with all age groups Ability to work with a minimum amount of supervision Ability to understand and implement daily routines
What does this role look like at Kids Connection?

The staff oversees/implements the daily planning and implementation.

Reports to and works under the guidance of the Program Director.

The childcare professionals are responsible for preparing and implementing a monthly programming plan on the interest of the child that is age appropriate and develops the physical, emotional and intellectual skills of the children.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily supervision of children Responsible for the awareness of all centers policies, health regulations, safety, field trip, Provincial day care regulations Responsible for awareness of all pertinent information concerning each child Responsible for creating an environment within the center the guides the children in their play and create opportunities for the children to make suitable decisions and choices Responsible for awareness of all housekeeping duties and ensuring that all work areas remain clean and organized Responsible for maintaining a current knowledge of techniques and programs used in the field of early childhood this will require attendance at various workshops and seminars Responsible to stay current with research and emerging best practices in health and safety as recommended by licensing and health authorities Responsible to know which children if any use emergency medications, where the medications are stored, and how to administer them if necessary Responsible to ensure a safety checklist is being completed on the building, play areas, toys, materials and furnishings have been inspected to ensure they are safe, in good repair and hygienically maintained.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.64-$30.62 per hour

Benefits:

On-site childcare On-site parking Store discount
Application question(s):

Do you hold a valid childcare certificate? Do you have a lot of patience ? How many years of childcare experience do you have ? Do you have a criminal record check within the last 6 months ? Are you great at communication?
Work Location: In person