Early Childhood Educator

Job duties

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, taking children to local points of interest and providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers, parents, directors and community service providers working with children
• May plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
• May supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Submit written observations on children to supervisors
• Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and kitchen duties
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

Qualification:

· Registered Early Childhood Educator designation (Required)

· Experience in a childcare environment teaching in a classroom.

· Standard First Aid CPR C+

· Vulnerable Sector Check

· Immunization up to date (including a 2 step TB test)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Supply

COVID-19 considerations:

You will be required to adhere to Ministry of Education guidelines on Vaccination for COVID-19. Currently, the Ministry of Education requires that childcare employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 in order to maintain a safe and healthy work place.

\nCompany Description

We are interested in meeting ECEs & ECAs who are excited about working within a newly built and thoughtfully designed space, and want to be a part of a dynamic community full of opportunities for engagement and place-based learning.

At Oshi’s, we want to reflect our understanding that supporting all of our staff has immediate and long-term benefits for the whole team, the company’s sustainability and, most importantly, the children in our care. We are driven to create a fair, fun, and holistic workplace where those who are fostering our children are valued, challenged, and feel at home.
Company DescriptionWe are interested in meeting ECEs & ECAs who are excited about working within a newly built and thoughtfully designed space, and want to be a part of a dynamic community full of opportunities for engagement and place-based learning.\r\n\r\nAt Oshi’s, we want to reflect our understanding that supporting all of our staff has immediate and long-term benefits for the whole team, the company’s sustainability and, most importantly, the children in our care. We are driven to create a fair, fun, and holistic workplace where those who are fostering our children are valued, challenged, and feel at home.