Job Description

Are you passionate about learning? Do you find fulfillment in making a difference in the lives of children? If so, we should talk!

Little Scholars Child Care offers comprehensive benefits, leading wages, paid vacation and sick days, but most importantly we offer you the opportunity to attain a fulfilling long-term career that utilizes your hard-earned skills and let's you foster long-term memorable relationships. See below;

We are looking for a strong RECE to be a part of our team. The perfect fit is an exceptional, engaged, excited and dedicated educator who has a genuine passion for supporting children's success in learning and has experience working with children between 6 months to 4.5 years of age with varying abilities.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Plans, implements and supports a consistent child-centered program

Completes required documentation and observations of children's development and interactions. Attends required training and all other relevant professional development opportunities necessary for the position. Maintains qualifications and certifications as required.

Supporting the children as needed throughout the classroom work periods, outdoor times, transitions, lunch, diapering/toileting, arrival and dismissal.

Having open, professional, positive communication between co-workers and families.

Ability to implement and follow our Program Statement and Philosophy.

Redirect, guide and support children towards independence in a loving professional environment.

Work together as a collaborative member of the teaching team.

Be an active, positive participant and attend in functions, conferences, family events, staff meetings as needed.

Provide safe and nurturing supervision and daily programming for children.

Guide, model and support a calm positive environment for the children.

Engage actively with the children to support enriched learning experiences.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, experience and attributes:

Candidates must be caring, self-motivated, patient, enthusiastic, and organized, and must have the ability to work within our positive community.

Applicants must hold an Early Childhood Education Diploma.

Must be registered and a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators

Minimum of 1 year of experience working with young children in a childcare

Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and families

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrate passion with the children.

A capacity to work within a team and participate actively in supporting the center, children, families and co-workers

Have strong organizational and problem- solving skills

A current Vulnerable Sector Check

Current First Aid, CPR, and AED Level C

Professional, reliable, flexible individual that supports a team environment.

What we offer:

Benefits (Dental, Vision, Health)

A fun, professional work environment

Support in professional development including an incentives plan

Strong sense of staff appreciation

Making a difference and meaningful work

Predicable hours and no weekends

Onsite parking and convenient bus stops

Paid vacation and sick days

And much more

I would like to thank each applicant for your interest in Little Scholars Child Care. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. We look forward to connecting and making a difference together.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: $23.86-$25.86 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Work Location: In person