Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Supply RECEs and Supply Early Childhood Assistants under the direction of the Lead RECE works closely with all employees in the organization to assist the planning and develop age-appropriate programs to enhance the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional develop according to Organization's program statement and philosophy and the Child Care Early Years Act, using Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT), and How Does Learning Happen?, Children's Services and Public Health Guidelines

Supply RECEs and Supply Early Childhood Assistants are expected to develop and maintain professional relationships with families

Supervisory Responsibility & Level of Authority

Responsible for the constant supervision, safety, and well-being in a classroom of students and volunteers Communicates closely with the lead RECE and other teams

Professional Obligations

Adherence to the legislative regulations and duties set out under the current CCEYA Maintains education and professional development

Position Summary:

Along with other staff, under the supervision of the RECE implements developmentally appropriate curriculum which includes activities, and experiences for children between the ages of Infants to 6 years of age, focusing on the age range of children in the room you are positioned in. Provides a physically safe and emotionally supportive environment showing sensitivity to the individuals needs of children in all aspects of development Observes children for daily overall health and ongoing observations for signs of potential learning or behavioral concerns and may participate in written documentation for the RECE, parents, and/or outside agency Promotes positive interactions and behavior guidance and direction with the ongoing supervision of the classroom, playground, group, individual and routine activities. Engages and works collaboratively as a team member in caring for the children and the overall operation of the program; maintains regular and open communication with peers and all other co-workers Able to implement the four foundations of "How Does Learning Happen" through observations, reflections, documentations Engages each child individually each day, and makes every effort to greet every parent, guardian and caregiver Maintains positive relationships with colleagues, children and families, school personnel, owners and community members 7:30am is open during the hours of 6:00pm, Monday through Friday. While every attempt is made for staff to have regular schedules and programs, the nature of the job requires staff to be flexible about shifts and program assignments.

WORK CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

Able to walk up 2 flights of stairs Lift and/or move between 10 pounds up to 30 pounds. Frequent combinations of sitting, climbing, standing, walking, balancing, bending, crouching,Kneeling, and crawling Combination of indoor and outdoor environmentsExposure to; high noise levels, bodily fluids, infectious illness/diseases, occasional inclement weather

EDUCATIONALREQUIREMENT:

Early Childhood Assistant Certificate an asset

Valid Standard First Aid Training and Level "C" CPR Knowledge of the CCEYA, How Does Learning Happen and the ELECT document Knowledge of the Occupation Health and Safety Act Knowledge of AODA Knowledge of Forever Blessed or other Regional Quality Assessment Tools (if applicable)

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Current satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check PVSC to be completed every 5 years on work anniversary, to sign a declaration form annually with 2 weeks of work anniversary of alternate years. Valid Standard First Aid training and Level "C" CPR Health Assessment, T.B. test, up-to-date immunizations Signing off on all policies annually. Working knowledge of "How Does Learning Happen?" ELECT, Public Health Guidelines
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.20-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Flexible schedule On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Markham, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

ECE Licence (required)
Work Location: In person