About this role
*About us*
Viva Kids Academy is a Reggio Emilia-inspired early learning centre that educates and enriches the minds and lives of our young learners. We embrace the Reggio Emilia philosophy, whose guiding principles encourage self-expression and critical thinking to teach our kids the value of being self-motivated explorers, life-long learners.
Viva Kids is looking for energetic, friendly and reliable people to join our team. We are looking for educators to fill positions on a part-time or on-call basis. If you have experience with young children and enjoy working in a team environment, we would love to hear from you.
*Responsibilities:* - Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in your care - Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and educational programs - Supervise children during playtime, meals, and rest periods - Maintain open and effective communication with parents or guardians - Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children at all times - Keep records of children's progress, routines, and any incidents that occur
*Qualifications:* - Previous experience working with children in a caregiving role - Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices - Ability to engage and educate children through creative activities - Strong communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and staff - Ability to maintain a clean and organized classroom environment - Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with children
-Must be available to work between the hours of 7:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m, Monday to Friday. -Must have an understanding of Childcare policies and procedures. -Demonstrate ability to form strong, trusting relationships quickly with children, parents and staff. -Be comfortable working within a range of ages. Infant, Toddler and Preschool. -Ability to learn and follow routines quickly and effectively. -Knowledge of How Does Learning Happen? -Must have Standard First Aid and CPR-Level C. -Successful candidates will be required to submit a criminal reference check and medical documentation as required by the Child Care and Early Years Act.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on the needs of the childcare facility.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.60 per hour
Experience: * Childcare: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification: * Standard First Aid & CPR-C certificate (required)
Work Location: In person