Job Description

Hours of Work:

No set schedule - based on center's needs - working Monday to Friday

Under the general supervision of the Child Care Director and under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, the Early Childhood Educator Team Member is responsible to maintain and develop the children's program with their group of children in Emma's Space Childcare Center in the Kikaskihtanaw Centre for Women and Families. All Team Members must adhere to the policies and regulations as set out in the Parent Handbook and Child Care Staff Manual.

Responsibilities:

PROGRAMMING

Develop long and short-range activities in accordance with Play and Exploration. developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy. The includes:

Researches and prepares materials necessary for activities Work in a team approach with other educators

Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy

Implements a program to develop physical, intellectual, social and emotional needs of the children

Completes weekly plans

On occasion, prepares snacks and lunch for children

Inspect and report damaged or lost materials

Lilo (Himama) Reports

HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS

It is the responsibility of the early childhood educator to ensure a safe and healthy environment is maintained. This is done by:

Reporting any suspect abuse to the manager Administers and records medication given to children after parents have signed a form Keeps area in a clean, safe and sanitary condition (includes daily, weekly, monthly cleaning duties). Maintain child/staff ratios Aware of fire evacuation and all emergency procedures Constant observation and supervision of children required at all times. Fills out appropriate injury reports after any injury to a child and makes changes to prevent injury from occurring again

COMMUNICATION

The Early Childhood Educator develops positive, open communication with the children and their parents. This is done by:

Maintain daily open communication with parents Maintain confidentiality Promote children's activities through documentation

Qualifications:

Required:

ECE - Saskatchewan certified or currently enrolled to obtain Good written and verbal communication skills CPR/First Aid level C Criminal record check with vulnerable sector check

Asset:

Experience working with children in a licensed childcare center

YWCA Regina Employment Benefits:

Opportunity for movement into Full-Time position for right candidate with vacancy, including internal competitions Vacation pay deposited on each cycle Casual dress code On site gym Monday to Friday work week Volunteer opportunities Flexible schedule
Job Types: Permanent, Casual

Pay: $15.30-$28.93 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Flexible schedule On-site gym Wellness program
Work Location: In person