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Salary- 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 between the ages of 18 months to 5 years of age, according to the program statement and philosophy, applicable Ministry of Education Frameworks
- Uphold and support Mouse & Ru Preschool’s philosophy, mission statement & core values
- 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
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $21.00-$24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Wellness program
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Collingwood, ON L9Y 1M6 (required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Collingwood, ON L9Y 1M6: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
