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SalaryDescription:
The educator is responsible for the care and education of a group of children as part of a teaching team and functions as a team leader or co-leader. The educator plans and implements the curriculum and, with active participation of other members of the teaching team, works with parents and assesses the needs of individual children.
Accountability:
The educator reports to the Daycare Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
The educator must have successfully completed either a DEC, Attestation certificate in the field of Early Childhood education or a BA in child studies. It is also mandatory for the educator to be certified in first aid.
Responsibilities:
To establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment
1. Designs appropriate room arrangement to support the goals of the classroom.
2. Plans and implements a nutritious snack program.
3. Promotes healthy eating practices
4. Maintains a safe environment
5. Posts necessary information to ensure the safety and well-being of the children
6. Maintains an orderly learning environment
To advance physical and Intellectual competence
1. Provides a balance between child-initiated and educator-initiated activities.
2. Provides a balance between quiet and active learning activities
3. Uses equipment and materials for indoor and outdoor play that promote children’s development.
4. Involves children in planning and implementing learning activities.
5. Provides an integrated curriculum that meets the needs of individual children.
6. Plans and implements experiences that promote language and literacy development.
7. Plans and implements activities that promote the acquisition of number concepts.
To support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance
1. Plans and implements hands-on activities that develop positive self-esteem.
2. Plans and implements hands-on activities that develop social skills.
3. Plans and implements culturally diverse experiences.
4. Uses and promotes positive guidance techniques.
5. Provides a wide variety of creative and expressive activities.
6. Establishes routines with smooth transition periods.
7. Communicates with children at their developmental level.
8. Encourages children to be independent.
To establish positive and productive relationships with families
1. Relates assessment information to parents and offers support for dealing with children at different developmental stages.
2. Promotes communication with parents through daily/weekly progress notes, a monthly newsletter, and semi-annual educator-parent meetings.
3. Provides a variety of ways that families can participate in the program.
4. Encourages parents to participate in the program.
To ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant
needs
1. Assesses program supplies and materials needed prior to implementing activities.
2. Coordinates and helps supervise aides, assistants, and volunteers working in the classroom.
3. Maintains written plans on a daily basis.
4. Uses the results of assessments to plan activities.
5. Assesses children’s needs and developmental progress on an ongoing basis.
6. Uses the results of assessments to plan activities.
To maintain a commitment to professionalism
1. Promotes the center’s philosophy and educational objectives.
2. Supports the center’s code of ethical conduct.
3. Engages in ongoing staff development to improve personal and professional skills.
4. Supports the professional growth and development of colleagues by sharing materials and information and providing helpful feedback and encouragement.
5. Attends staff meetings, workshops, and in-service training provided by the center.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $21.60-$30.03 per hour
Expected hours: 34 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- DCS / DEC (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Saint-Laurent, QC H4R 0M9 (required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Saint-Laurent, QC H4R 0M9: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
