Early Childhood Educator

Child Care Plus is licensed by the Ministry of Education and holding service agreement with Region of Waterloo. It is independently operated and provides quality childcare in the KW community for over 20 years. We will have one full-time ECE position open in our preschool group. This position is initially for 12 month maternity coverage but highly likely to be extended to permanent full-time position. Individuals with genuine love in working children and relevant childcare experience is invited to apply.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Independently or work with other ECE teachers to, lead a group of children and provide primary care for them. Plan and execute age-appropriate activities under the guide of "How does learning happen?", observe, document and discuss with supervisor about the development milestones of children, communicate with families through online app. Provide a safe, fun, inspiring environment to children, understand and respond to their needs, and help children to develop essential skills, self-esteem and independence.
• Familiar with the The Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014.
• Daily documentation and record keeping
• Collaborate with SNR specialists to maximize the learning capacity of children with special needs
• Other duties including food preparation, cleaning, sanitation and disinfection as assigned

Requirements:

• Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) or equivalent qualification
• Previous daycare work experience is an asset
• Good at team work and able to lead independently

Other requirements:

• First Aid and CPR
• Police vulnerable sector check
• Immunization record and tuberculosis test
• Punctuality and good attendance
• Flexibility with different work shifts or extended hours

Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan (CWELCC)

We are the participant in CWELCC that committed to quality care, parents fee reductions, and additional benefits for RECE and childcare workers, including annual wage increase for RECE, paid staff training and PD days etc.

Please submit your cover letter (optional), resume, and indicate available times and dates for Zoom interviews through email for consideration.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site childcare
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Early Childhood General Education Teachers: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-09-10
Expected start date: 2024-09-30