Trained Teacher; RECE) or School Age Educator

Trained Teacher (RECE) or School Age Educator

Perm. Part-Time Pelmo Park, Toronto, ON, CA

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $53,637.00 To $58,343.00 Annually

Trained Trained (Early Childhood Educator) or School Age Educator

Permanent Part Time (Split Shift)

HOURS OF WORK: 5 Hours on Instructional Days/ 7 Hours on Non
- Instructional Days

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

VACANCY: Replacement

START DATE/TERM: Immediate

REPORTS TO:
Site Supervisor, Pelmo Park Child Care Centre

POSITION SUMMARY:

Develops and leads the implementation of high quality developmentally appropriate programs for children to facilitate their physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth. Leads the implementation of programs and activities that facilitate the inclusion and integration of children with special needs. Supports a team environment in the classroom and the Centre. This position is currently based at Pelmo Park
Child Care Centre - 180 Gary Drive Toronto, ON M9N 2M1 .

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and organize a safe environment and supervise children to protect their safety and personal well-being at all times while in care. Make sure equipment and physical environment is maintained free of safety or health hazards.
• Plan, execute and evaluate daily programming using the curriculum and approach approved by the agency to promote children’s optimal emotional, cognitive and physical development. Encourage active learning to build self-esteem in an inclusive and respectful environment. Facilitate planned and spontaneous experiences.
• Work in compliance with the Child Care Early Years Act, the Toronto Operating Criteria (Assessment for Quality Improvement), Toronto Public Health guidelines, the Occupational Health & Safety Act and all other applicable regulations and Laws.
• Observe children’s strengths, areas of challenge, emerging skills and interests. Plan, implement, evaluate and revise programming to meet individual and group needs. Collaborate with other staff as applicable (e.g. Assistant Teacher, Resource Teacher)
• Demonstrate positive adult/child interaction, use effective and appropriate communication with children, promote children’s independence and problem-solving skills, build children’s confidence, assist children with understanding and dealing with the consequences of their behaviour and model mutual respect and kindness
• Communicate sensitively and appropriately with parents/families. Provide meaningful feedback and information regarding their child’s learning and development, emerging skills and interests and the purpose of activities
• Liaise with other agencies and individuals to support children’s progress and success (e.g. Schools, Special Needs Consultants)
• Support the team to effectively manage children’s medication schedule and allergies
• Drop off and or pick up children from buses outside Centre (if applicable/if required.
• Serve and clean up lunches, prepare snacks, maintain a clean, organized and sanitary kitchen, and perform housekeeping duties as assigned/as needed.
• Supervise student teachers and assist in completing college evaluation forms and in discussion with student and placement teachers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Early Childhood Education degree/diploma, Child and Youth degree/diploma, Recreation and Leisure degree/diploma, or Teacher in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)
• Member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (if applicable)
• Experience working with families and children, including children with special needs
• Experience and demonstrated ability to deliver inclusive programming to children with special needs
• Strong working knowledge of the ELECT, Play Based curriculum and program planning based on an inclusion model respectful of all children’s abilities
• Good written and…