Job Description

Navera Community connections is looking for a passionate Early Childhood Educator (Level I, II, or III) to provide quality care for children ages 0-6 years old, and interact co-operatively with parents. This is a permanent full-time position at our 47-space Early Learning Centre, E.D. Feehan location.

About Us

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Navera Community Connections is a nonprofit organization with a vision of thriving people and connected communities. We've been serving the Saskatoon and surrounding area since 1941, and our mission is to enrich the lives of the people we serve by navigating challenges and creating possibilities. We do this through early learning centres, counselling and mental health services, and a range of community programs. Visit navera.org to learn more about us.

Duties and Responsibilities

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Early Learning:

Providing physical care and stimulation for children of all ages. Planning and implementing age-appropriate developmental activities for children. Observing and monitoring the development and health of children, keeping accurate individual progress records (childcare sheets). Supporting and encouraging parents. Working with parents to cooperatively plan for the care of their children. Communicating directly with specifically assigned parents. Reporting children's health and progress to parents daily and providing parents access to copies of their children's files. Modelling behaviour that nurtures and supports healthy family living and mutual respect. Working in coordination with other staff to create an open and adaptive environment. Planning and preparing children's meals and snacks.
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Communication:

Attends and contributes to staff meetings. May participate on internal committees or represent Navera Community Connections on external committees as appropriate. Understands and actively applies the mission, vision, and values and of Navera Community Connections.

Other duties may be assigned.

Education & Experience:

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Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Level I, II, or III is required. Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate. Experience in Early Learning working with children ages 0-6. Food Safe Certificate is an asset. Experience working with a team is an asset. Experience working in the non-profit sector is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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Strong interpersonal skills. Strong ethical conduct, ability to deal appropriately with confidential situations. Ability to work under stress and handle conflict. Collaborates and works well with others in a team environment. Flexible; adapts readily to interruptions, changes, and shifts in tasks and circumstances. Strong ethical conduct and ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information with discretion and tact. Observes and navigates everyday situations with children, parents, and employees as they arise. Shows judgement and appropriate level of decision-making. Shows competence, respect and empathy in working with diverse and vulnerable populations and groups. May deal with unpredictable child behaviour. Personal compatibility with the values of Navera Community Connections.

Position Details

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Applicants with ECE certification will receive the wage enhancement based on their ECE level. Group benefits after 3 months, RRSP match after 12 months. In-person at the Early Learning & Family Centre (E.D. Feehan location). Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week, 8 hour shifts between 7:00 am - 5:30 pm. Primarily work indoors, with some outside work with a group of children. Standing, lifting (up to 40 lbs.), bending, sitting on the floor. All employment offers contingent on obtaining a valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

Thank you for your application. Only candidates screened for an interview will be contacted.


Anticipated start date of Sept 2. Please apply early, the position may be filled before the closing date.