Early Childhood Educator

Location: Moose Jaw, SK Position: Full-Time Term (6 months with possibility of extension) Posting Closing Date: September 9, 2021

The Early Childhood Educator provides care for the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of toddlers and young children in a safe and healthy environment. The Early Childhood Educator collaborates with the supervisor and all other members of the program team to provide nurturing care, project-based learning, and developmentally appropriate activities in a group setting. The Early Childhood Educator works in accordance with the goals and curriculum plans of the centre; the philosophy and policies of the agency; and provincial legislation.

Education and Professional Certification

• A certificate or diploma in Early Childhood Education, or an ECE 1, ECE II, or ECE III equivalency.

Experience

• Up to one (1) year of experience working with infants, toddlers, and/or young children.
• Direct experience as an Early Childhood Educator is an asset.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form genuine relationships and professional working alliances with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to lead through motivation, role-modelling, and support.
• Outgoing personality with interests that can be used to engage children (i.e. outdoors, arts, sports, etc.).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of the Child Care Regulations and Ministry of Education Licensee Manual.
• Emotional competence and self awareness.
• Ability to display empathy, patience, and understanding in day-to-day interactions.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to set clear, attainable goals and meet individual and program objectives.
• Ability to adapt to new situations.
• Ability to clean and maintain an organized environment.
• Open to continuous education and learning and development opportunities.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Services

• Develop and implement programming and daily activities based on EELC programming expectations, using a balance between educator led and child directed.
• Adapt programming to meet the needs and abilities of the children in coordination with the other team members.
• Submit written observations and assessments of each child to the supervisor.
• Support the children in all areas of development.
• Assist in the preparation of quality meals and snacks for the children.
• Adjust the environment according to the changing programming needs.
• Adhere to supervision policies and procedures as stated in the EELC Parent Handbook.
• Administer medication to children when required as per EELC policies and procedures.
• Complete reports and documentation clearly, accurately, in a timely manner, and according to the EELC Parent Handbook.
• Attend staff and general meetings, parent meetings, workshops and conferences, and training programs, as requested by the director.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Leadership

• Provide direction, guidance, and mentorship to new employees, practicum students, and volunteers.
• Display positive role modelling, agency values, and fairness.
• Collaborate and communicate with the multidisciplinary team when required.

Management of Resources

• Identify required resources for programming and daily activity plans.
• Submit receipts and reconcile expenses for supervisor approved expenditures.
• Ensure care, cleanliness, and maintenance of assigned assets and resources including; building(s), furnishings, and equipment.

Safety

• Maintain, promote, and reinforce safe work habits, practices, and procedures.
• Adhere to written or verbal agency and government regulations, policies, practices, and instructions.

• The incumbent is responsible for completing all mandatory training requirements for the position as per agency policy and guidelines.

Wage range for this position is $16.97 to $19.67 per hour depending on education and experience.

If you have any question, please contact Sharon Miller @ 306-526-6346.