About this role
Sister Carmelina?s Preschool Academy is located in Woodbridge Ontario and is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Early Childhood Educator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children and creating a nurturing learning environment. The RECE will take responsibility for organizing activities, maintaining safety, and providing a consistently well-run, high-quality program. This is a Floater/Standby position. You must be available to work flexible hours Monday to Friday throughout the year.
Responsibilities:
* Lead a toddler/preschool program based on Ministry of Education guidelines. * Plan and organize a safe environment and supervise children to protect their safety and personal well-being at all times while in the program. * Work as part of a team. * Plan and implement suitable high quality care programs and play based education - How Does Learning Happen? Ontario?s Pedagogy for the Early Years (HDLH) curriculum to meet the needs of all children. * Plan physical activity program for up to 60 minutes twice daily. * Design and implement art, STEM, nutrition, cooking, anti-bullying, health information activities, social skills, and other curriculum as required. * Utilize early childhood education techniques to develop engaging lesson plans. * Maintain up-to-date program records, including attendance. * Communicate with parents/caregivers and teachers on a daily basis to provide updates. * Set up and prepare classrooms according to the policies and guidelines provided.
Qualifications:
* Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field such as Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Work, Education, etc. * Experience in behaviour management, and conflict resolution. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with parents/ families, colleagues, school personnel and service providers of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities. * Strong skills in knowledge of and ability to lead physical activity, health and nutrition and social skills activities. * Proven track record in using positive, effective strategies to lead activities with groups of children. * Ability to prioritize. * Experience working with children with extra support needs. * Knowledge and awareness of Catholic traditions and holidays or the willingness to learn. * Current Standard first aid/ CPR Level C certificate required. * Updated immunization records required. * Acceptable Vulnerable Police Record Check.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $27.86 per hour
Benefits: * Casual dress * Discounted or free food * On-site parking
Application question(s): * Do you have a current RECE certification with the CECE? * Are you available to work as required between 7:30am to 5:30pm every day Monday to Friday?
Work Location: In person