Registered Early Childhood Educator

Responsible for the supervision/management of classroom/playroom by ensuring the safety and physical well being of the children. Daily curriculum, evaluate the program effectiveness, communication with parents and other staff.

• College 2 years - ECE diploma (must receive RECE membership within the first 2 months) or holds a Child and Youth Diploma (eligible for Special Ministry approval).

• In good standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators.
• Must have First Aid/CPR Level C
• Anishinaabemowin an asset.
• Medical exam stating free from infectious disease will be required.

• Experience working with and care of children newborn to 12 years old required.

• Have up-to-date knowledge of and adhere to the Child Care and Early Years Act.
• Plan and deliver weekly and monthly program plans according to the Child Care and Early Years Act and departmental guidelines that provide a wide variety of social, creative, emotional, intellectual and physical activities to meet the overall needs of the child.
• Provide constant supervision of the children in care ensuring needs are met.
• Maintain daily written records in the logbook and through the children's daily sheets.
• Ensure that child care routines are carried out in a manner that is prompt, hygienic and consistent with good child development principles - diapering, toileting, eating, napping and transitions between activities.
• Set reasonable behavior expectations - keeping with the universal rules and guidelines.
• Ensure that direct engagement with the children through play is at the forefront of each day.
• Assess the developmental level of the children in care.
• Conduct a daily health check of each child and get regular updates on allergies and special conditions.
• Ensure that the physical layout, appearance and décor of the playrooms and parent areas are bright and welcoming.
• Organize space, equipment and materials prior to an activity.
• Complete responsibilities for cleaning and sanitizing playroom, toys and equipment according to procedure.
• Assist co-workers with ensuring that the playroom is in Ministry compliance with required fire drills and various playground inspections.
• Follow centre procedure for reporting serious occurrences, accidents, illnesses, injuries.
• Ensure daily communication with all parent/guardians is constant, consistent and positive.
• Administer medication if required, following the administration form as filled out by the parents/guardians.
• Complete a developmental checklist on each child as they transition to the next playroom.
• Form positive relationships with the children and families in care.
• Check room inventory so equipment is kept in good repair/supplies available when needed.
• Use a variety of teaching techniques (model, observe, question, demonstrate, reinforce).