Job Description

Job Summary

This 3-year wrap around project seeks to improve opportunities for economically vulnerable families with young children to meet their basic needs and strengthen their financial stability by providing low-income parents/caregivers with individualized workforce skills training and employment assistance while concurrently providing their pre-school children with care and early child development activities. The Early Childhood Educator will be tasked with providing these early child development activities to the children connected with the project.

OUR MISSION

To help those in the community with social and economic needs improve their quality of life

OUR VISION

Port Cares inspires and provides help, hope and opportunity for all in our community to achieve their potential

OUR VALUES

We provide help without judgement

We are accountable to one another

We treat everyone with respect

We work collaboratively together

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide attentive, nurturing care for children from birth to six years of age in a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment in relation to the project Plan and implement a variety of activities that support the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children Supervise children at all times to ensure their safety and well-being Follow children's cues and interests to encourage exploration and learning through play Create a welcoming, inclusive environment that respects and reflects the diverse backgrounds of children and their families Maintain a clean, organized, and safe child-minding space, including setup, takedown, and sanitization of toys and materials Ensure confidentiality of all children and families Maintain professional and respectful communication with parents, caregivers, and colleagues Follow all agency policies and procedures, including child care safety and supervision standards Support transitions for children in and out of care, providing comfort and continuity Observe and document children's behavior and development as required Perform general administrative tasks related to the child-minding program All other duties as assigned

MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Diploma relating to Early Childhood Education is required Working knowledge of "How Does Learning Happen" Knowledge and skill in developing age appropriate quality early learning activities and programs for children between the ages of birth to six years Experience in facilitating programming or workshops in an early childhood setting is an asset Excellent organizational, computer, communication, customer service and interpersonal skills May be required to lift items no more then 20-25lbs and transport materials between locations or work A positive and outgoing attitude with children, parents, caregivers, clients and staff Valid First Aid Certificate G Driver's license with a clean record, and ability to commute to Port Colborne and Welland Clear current Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 36 months

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Application question(s):

Are you aware that this position is part of a 3 year pilot program?
Education:

DCS / DEC (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Class G Licence (preferred)
Willingness to travel:

25% (preferred)
Work Location: In person