Job Description

The Early Childhood Educator collaborates closely with all other members of the team to provide a quality care and education to young children registered at We B Kidz. The Early Childhood Educator fulfills duties in accordance with the centre policies and program statement; as well as CCEYA regulations, Code of Ethics, and all regulatory standards required by federal, provincial, and municipal governments. This job description outlines general duties; However the job or the duties may change or adjust from time to time based on the classroom, or the center needs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Attend to children's emotional, cognitive, social, and physical needs as promptly as possible. Physical needs are including but limited to toileting, diapering, eating, and sleeping.

Be responsive to the current needs of children and be aware of their potential needs.

Release children only to authorized persons.

Follow Health and Safety protocols. Monitor the environment (classrooms, hallways, washrooms, playground) for hazards.

Follow Sanitary practices.

Maintain and tidy, clean environment for children.

Provide proper supervision of children at all the time.

Administrative Responsibilities

Attendance records and health checks:

Complete Communication log daily

. Complete Incident, Illness, Medication Report

Daily Reports: Must be completed every day for each child.

Emergency Cards: Maintain update emergency cards (Teachers must have a copy of emergency cards during outdoor play, emergency evacuation, and inside the classroom)

Progress Report: Must be completed annually or as office's instruction.

Update classroom bulletin board with documentation of children's learning for parent's review

Programing and Activities:

Plan, carry out, and assess developmentally appropriate activities and experiences in accordance with We B Kidz program statement and HDLH.

Follow the classroom schedule which provide a daily balance of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor, and individual/group activities.

Participate in short- and long-term planning of educational activities and play in accordance with We B Kidz program statement.

Interaction with Children

Follow behaviour guidance and policies established by the centre and consistent with accepted practice in the field.

Assist children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with open-ended questions or comments that extend conversations.

Use a variety of teaching techniques including modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating and reinforcement.

Communication with parents:

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.

Build trust and positive relationships with families in the program.

Plan for parent meetings when needed.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Early Childhood Educator Diploma

Must be register and a member in good standing in the college of Early Childhood Educators

Up-to-date Immunization record and TB test

Ability to lifting up to 20 kg, bending, pushing, carrying and pulling.

Must have a good grasp of the English language and the ability to communicate effectively with both children and adults.

Flexibility regarding assigned working hours. Must be available to work between 7am to 6:30 pm.

Only individuals legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered for employment with We B Kidz

Successful candidates will be required to provide the following prior to start date:

Certificate of completion for Standard First Aid and CPR level C

Vulnerable Sector Check: VSC must have been completed by a police service prepared no earlier than six months before the day it was obtained by, We B Kidz; and must be an Original.

Complete We B Kidz medical form, signed by your physician.

CCEYA Self Test

Health and Safety Awareness Training for Workers

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.85-$25.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Richmond Hill, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person