Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR

Title:

ECE - Early Childhood Educator

Reports to:

Childcare Supervisor/Administrator

Location:

Kitchener

Job Summary:

The Early Childhood Educator will provide a quality caring and supportive child care program to members of the faith based community that addresses their unique child care needs, meets all regulatory standards required by federal, provincial and municipal governments, and operates within the Child Care Practitioner Occupational Standards and Code of Ethics as defined by the Canadian Child Care Federation. This position reports to the Supervisor of the Pre School/Childcare.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

Plan, carry out, and assess developmentally appropriate activities and experiences in*

Harmony with the centre's philosophy

Provide a daily balance of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor, and individual/group activities Establish and carry out a daily activity schedule that incorporates child directed activity, care routines and transition times Organize space, equipment and materials before activities Assist children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that extend conversations Use a variety of teaching techniques including modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing Encourage and assist children to practice self-help daily Plan and carry out experiences that foster an understanding of a variety of cultures and value systems Provide opportunity each day for each child to be alone Provide opportunity for child directed play experience Plan and carry out activities that encourage problem solving Provide experiences and play materials that actively promote diversity and acceptance in interactions and attitudes Participate in short and long term planning and evaluation and staff program reviews Early Childhood Educator - 2012 Learn and use the activities and skills provided to assist children in developing the necessary coping skills for addressing unique life issues

Individualize the curriculum*
Observe how children use materials and interact with each other and adults Use observations to expand play and plan activities that recognize individual difference Initiate referrals or additional services for parents and children

Ensure guidance of children's behaviour that encourages positive self-concept*
Set reasonable behaviour expectations consistent with center's philosophy and policies Provide positive guidelines such as redirecting, positive language, and positive reinforcement Immediately address problem behaviour without labelling the child Follow behaviour guidance and policies established by the centre and consistent with accepted practice in the field Maintain a knowledge and understanding of the services offered by MAC Operated Pre Schools for referral to parents

Ensure the child's environment is healthy and safe*
Follow the centre's procedures for administering medications and maintaining health records Report all accidents, injuries and illnesses to the manager or delegate and record such incidents in the daily log book and as a serious occurrence if necessary Monitor the environment for hazards Update self-daily on children's allergies and other special conditions Establish daily eating routines that are fun for children Attend to children's physical needs for toileting, diapering, eating and sleeping as promptly as possible Report all incidents of child abuse to the supervisor and follow centre procedure and government regulations Release children only to authorized persons

5. Ensure positive communication with parents

Plan for parent conferences Discuss the programs daily events and the child's daily progress with parents Accommodate the parent's instructions for daily routines when possible within group routines Encourage parents to participate whenever possible


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. Contribute to the ongoing operations of the centre

Follow licensing requirements Carry out the responsibilities assigned to you Attend regular staff meetings Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the centre's children, their parents, and staff Participate in the annual performance review process Contribute to annual plan for the centre Plan and carry out annual personal development Keep up to date with early childhood advocacy developments Maintain regular attendance and punctuality

7. Promote the centre within the community

Actively participate in MAC Pre School staff activities whenever possible Maintain a positive working relationship with other MAC Pre School staff and others who work within the building

Desired Competencies & Behaviours:

Believes in and practices the mission, goals of the program Ability to build trust and positive relationships with families in the program Act as a role model of appropriate behaviour Ability to work cooperatively as a member of the childcare team, facilitating a team environment through personal behaviour, work contributions and the sharing of expertise and knowledge Participates in the developing of new ideas and methods for program enhancement and has the ability to adjust and adapt to changes Maintains a constant awareness of the "client" and exhibits recognition and appreciation of their needs with the ability to achieve results with positive outcomes for families accessing the program Ability to be energetic, resilient and maintains a sense of humour when personal resources are challenged Achieves results with positive outcomes for children in the program Effective interpersonal skills under all types of conditions, exhibiting a supportive, positive approach A high degree of personal initiative with good planning and organizational skills Maintains timely and accurate files Continuing personal and professional development in related areas Actively incorporates volunteers into the program area Ability to lift (up to 25 kg)

Wages:

Wage dependent on qualifications / experience, usually paid out on hourly basis

Hours of Work:

Regular full day or Casual on call

Qualifications:

Minimum

:

Formal training in Early Childhood Development - Level III Qualification is required1-3 years' experience in the child care profession. Early Childhood Education diploma or provincially recognized equivalent. Registered member of the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario. Valid Standard First Aid and Level "C" CPR. Negative criminal records check and TB test.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Child development and early education theories and best practices Safe and appropriate activities for children Relevant legislation, policies and procedures to ensure that children are supervised and safe at all times Child program development, implement and evaluation

Skills

The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:



Excellent team building skills Supervisory skills Analytical and problem solving skills Decision making skills Effective verbal and listening Excellent Communications skills Stress management skills Excellent Time management skills Teaching skills that aligns with our Islamic core values Excellent Administrative skills

Personal Attributes

The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of Day Care Supervisor. The incumbent is also required to demonstrate the following personal attributes:

Be respectful to our values of faith, personal development and citizenship Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity Be flexible, consistent and fair Demonstrate sound work ethics Be compassionate and understanding Be able to build esteem while ensuring a safe and secure environment

Working Conditions:

The externally imposed conditions under which the work must be performed and which sometimes may create hardship for the incumbent. This might include the frequency and duration of occurrence of physical demands, environmental conditions as well as sensory and mental demands.

The childcare facility is licensed for 35 children Indoor and outdoor activities Standing, bending, crouching, some lifting

Physical Demands

The incumbent may come in contact with children who are ill and/or contagious, and must take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children, parents, staff and themselves.

Environmental Conditions

The Child Care Center Supervisor will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. The incumbent must possess excellent multitasking abilities to move from one assignment to another. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Supervisor will have to supervise all staff and children at all times.

Sensory Demands

There may be times that the environment is noisy and busy.

Mental Demands

The Supervisor must ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. There may be a number of situations happening at once, and the Supervisor must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.