Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)
Roles and Responsibilities:
· Ensures all programs provide quality care, service and support to the participants and their families
· Understands and complies with provincial, municipal and Blossoming Minds Learning Centre’s Child Guidance Policies
· Plans and implements a consistent child-centered program in accordance with Blossoming Mind’s curriculum
· Develop, implement, and lead play-based curriculum
· Facilitate a nurturing and supportive learning environment that enhances the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, creative and language development of young children
· Post observation and documentation on children’s learning
· Research and integrate activities, resources, and materials to enhance the children’s learning experience
· Participate in professional development and implement into program accordingly
· Ensure implementation of codes of behaviour in school programs to build safe and supportive environments
· Completes required documentation of children’s development and interactions
· Communicate with families, coworkers, and supervisors
· Manage the classroom properly, keeping work environment clean and safe
· Participate in team meeting and workshops
· Other duties as assigned
Skills/Qualification/Experience/Education Required:
· 1+ years’ experience
· Early Childhood Educator Diploma or degree
· Must be registered and a member in good standing in the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
· Well-developed interpersonal skills, team building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
· Excellent written communication skills
· Commitment to working in an inclusive and diverse environment
· Holds a valid standard/level C first aid certification including infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) prior to the first day of work
· Flexibility regarding assigned working hours and age grouping assignments
· Must be able to lift children up to 40 pounds
· Can demonstrate knowledge of the Reggio Philosophy and the following documents:
o Childcare and Early Years Act
o Think Feel Act
o How does Learning Happen
o ELECT
Working Condition:
· Must be available to work between the hours of 7:30am – 6:00pm
Language of Work:
English
Job Location:
Blossoming Minds Learning Centre
1530 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, ON M4J 1N4
Position Type:
Permanent, Full-Time – 40 hours per week
Salary – $21.00 (CAD) per hour
Government wage enhancement programs ($2 per hour for CWELCC, $2 per hour for P.W.E.) as approved by government annually and not a guaranteed wage and subject to change.)
Group insurance benefits (including medical, dental, pharmacy, vision plans) available after 3 months probation
Incremental raise available based on job performance and seniority
We thank you for your interest; however, please take note that we will be contacting only those candidates that have been selected for the next steps.
Job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of Vulnerable Police Records Check and references.
Please apply by email to info@blossoming.ca. Your application must include:
· Cover letter
· Resume
· References attesting experience
· Proof of the requested certifications
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