Early Childhood Educator

ART is seeking an ECE for a temporary full-time position. The ideal candidate will have experience in discovery-based and child-led approaches, including Montessori and Reggio Emilia. The ECE will be part of a 2-person team that includes themselves and the Director. Together they will be responsible for successful operation of the At Risk Together Co-Operative Licensed Childcare Centre and Preschool.

Term: to Aug 31, 2023

Hours: full-time 37.5 hrs/week

Salary: up to $20/hr, dependent on certification & experience

Benefits: paid sick time, up to 3 weeks holidays, group health plan

Start: immediately

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Deadline Oct 25

Reporting to the Director, the Early Childhood Educator's responsibilities and duties include

Protecting and promoting the psychological and physical safety, health, and well-being of each child being cared for with an understanding of the risks and challenges particular to immunocompromised families
Developing and maintaining a warm, caring, and responsive relationship with each child
Assisting the Director in planning and delivering daily experiences and programming
Assisting the Director in preparing individual progress reports for each child and communicate with parents
Assisting the Director in preparing progress reports regarding the overall operations of the daycare and report to the board.
Attending to personal care duties as required (i.e. dressing, bathroom needs, personal hygiene matters, feeding etc.)
Housekeeping duties (sanitizing, sweeping/mopping, dusting, laundry etc)
Maintaining the grounds and premises (raking, grass, snow clearing)

Qualifications and Experience

ECE Certification
Understanding of issues and challenges faced by immunocompromised children/families
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Experience providing opportunities for creative expression through mediums of art, dramatic play, music
Experience in non-profit day care an asset
Experience with program evaluation an asset
Knowledge of licensing regulations an asset
Experience in a Montessori/Reggio or other discovery-based learning environment is an asset but not required

Required Additional Certifications

First Aid Certificate
CPR B or C
Food safe certificate
Valid driver's license

Required Security and Safety Documentation

Original criminal record check (vulnerable sector) dated within 3 months of start date
Due to the vulnerability of the children being cared for, the successful applicant must be fully immunized (including for COVID-19) and prepared to provide immunization records

Some notes on the work context

The cohort is very small (10 children)
Infection control protocols including screening and testing are in place
Masking is required at this time
Outdoor learning will be a focus as maximal use of outdoors will mitigate infection risk
No electronic toys or screen time