About this role
Position Summary:
Wasauksing First Nation’s Little Eagle Child Care Centre is now accepting applications to fill Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) positions. The incumbent of this position is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating early learning environment in a team and community orientated Licensed Child Care Centre.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Plan, implement and review children’s early learning experience in accordance with the Centre’s philosophy and goals.
• Provide supervision and guidance in a balance of active/ quiet; indoor/outdoor; and individual/group activities.
• Plan and carry out learning experiences that promote problem solving, independence, mastery of skills, positive self-esteem and confidence.
• Assess the developmental levels of children as well as work in cooperation with outside agencies.
• Use a variety of teaching techniques including modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, reinforcing, and bridging.
• Represent and document children’s activities – photo, display of drawings, paintings, portfolios, and videos.
• Work collaboratively with and in accordance with all staff in a team environment;
• Ensure classroom equipment, toys, materials and play areas are sanitized regularly;
• Participate in promoting the Centre’s programs through various avenues, such as, Parent Advisory Committee, Parent Engagement Activities.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Wasauksing First Nation and any other relevant policies and procedures from external agencies and partners
• Performs other related duties as required and requested
Education & Experience:
• Early Childhood Educator Diploma or Equivalent (Child Studies Degree)
• Experience working in a Licensed Child Centre servicing children 6 months – 12 years of age is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of the Ministry of Education, Pedagogy “How Does Learning Happen”
• Knowledge of Duty to Report.
• First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Must possess excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Must have proficient level of communication skills, verbal and written.
• Must possess excellent classroom management skills.
• Must be able to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate the progress of children.
• Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators is an asset.
• Knowledge of Anishnaabe customs and traditions is considered and asset
Other Requirements:
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• RECE Member Number
• This position requires the individual to work with various families, youth and children. To protect children, youth and vulnerable persons, Wasauksing First Nation requires the individual to provide a vulnerable sector check.