Rece Needed- Little Bears Child Care

We are looking for a fun, mature and responsible RECE/ECE to join our team!

• Along with other staff, under the supervision of the Supervisor, plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum including indoor and outdoor education activities, and experiences for children
• Review and adhere to all policies and procedures
• Review and understand all information concerning medical conditions (including Anaphylactic Emergency Plans), medical requirements, exceptionalities, allergies, food restriction and parental preferences in respect to diet, exercise and rest time
• Ensure facilities are a clean and safe environment which includes cleaning and disinfecting toys, washrooms, sweeping floors after meals, vacuuming at the end of the day, laundering of linens, etc.
• Actively develop positive, professional, and trusting relationship with all families
• Engage in positive interactions with children, reinforcing positive social skills and role-modelling positive behavior and communication when speaking with fellow co-workers, children, and parents
• Respond to challenging behaviors with the most appropriate and effective, but least intrusive strategy
• Model resiliency and problem-solving skills to help children identify their feelings, the feelings of others and possible solutions to problems
• Organize the learning environments in a way that is natural, aesthetically appealing, uncluttered, engaging, and welcoming
• Make daily observations in the program, which may include photograph observations and samples of children’s work (e.g., artwork) and use this information to reflect and guide future planning
• Document communication from parents, safety concerns and changes in child’s well being in daily logbook
• Continue to grow & seek new professional skills through professional development opportunities
• Responsible for the constant supervision, safety, and well-being of students while maintaining an environment that protects student’s health and security
• Provide a physically safe and emotionally supportive environment
• Observe children for daily overall health and assess abilities, interests and needs to communicate progress or concerns
• Engage each child individually each day, and make every effort to greet every parent/guardian/caregiver
• Work collaboratively with other team members in caring for children and the overall operation of the preschool
• Maintain regular and open communication with co-workers and parents
• Maintain up to date student records
• Assist with proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Arrange rooms or furniture for lunch, rest periods and end of day transitions
• Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and serving duties
• Checking prepared food when delivered and divide food for each classroom
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Registered ECE status in good standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators, proof of membership must be provided or in process of registering
• Upon hiring must obtain new Vulnerable Sector Police Check and up-to-date Immunizations (including TB screenings)
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification (or willing to obtain)
• Valid Food handling certificate (not required but an asset)
• Previous experience working with children aged 18 months to 5 years & a passion for working with them
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Provide childcare that is in alignment with a play-based philosophy
• Demonstrate skills in working effectively and respectfully in a team environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Good working knowledge of “How does learning happen?”
• Experience in planning and implementing programs
• Energetic, positive, dependable, flexible and hard working
• Ability to stand for periods of time, bend down to a child’s level, sit on the floor &/or crouch
• Reporting Relationship – this position reports to the Supervisor

Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site childcare
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• RECE/ECE: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person