Job Description

Little Hands Montessori Academy is looking for a full-time staff member at our center. As a center, we are dedicated to providing high-quality care, so we are keen on interviewing candidates with the right experience and qualifications. We are a fully accredited center, that delivers high-quality programming, and education to our children.

Early Childhood Educators will plan, organize and implement programs for children between the ages of 19 months to 6 years. Early Childhood Educator Assistants provide care for toddlers and preschool- to school-age children under the guidance of Early Childhood Educators. Early Childhood Educators and Assistants lead children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth and ensure their security and well-being.

Main Duties:

Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children

Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, taking children to local points of interest and providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity

Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members

Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor

Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits

Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children

May plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

May supervise and coordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.

Create and maintain a secure and safe surrounding for the wellbeing and safety of the children.

Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors.

Assess the abilities, interests, and needs of children and discuss progress or problem with parents and other staff members.

Requirements:

Looking for candidates qualified as ECE Level 2 or Level 3

Current Police Clearance and CPR/AED certification required within 8 weeks of commencement.

Experience with a Reggio-based emergent curriculum is an asset but not required.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Attention to detail

Combination of sitting, standing, walking, going outside to play with kids

Personal suitability:

Punctuality

Dependability

Efficient Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgment

Reliability

Team player

Love and compassion for children

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00-$18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person