Job description:

Job Title: Early Childhood Educator - ECE (NOC 42202)

Company Name: The Village Children's Program

Work Location: 5300 14th Avenue, Markham, ON L3S 3K8, Canada

Salary: $20.50 / hour with 15 Days of Paid Vacation

Number of Positions: 1 Vacancy

Employment Groups: Indigenous people, Persons with disabilities, Newcomers to Canada, Visible minorities, Youth, Refugees

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full time: 35-40 hours/week

Start date: As soon as possible

Job Duties:

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Job requirements:

Languages: English

Completion of a two- to four-year college program in early childhood education or a bachelor's degree in child development is required.

1-2 years of relevant work experience

Other Requirements:

•            Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)

•            Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

•            First Aid Certificate

•            CPR Certificate

•            Immunization Records

•            Vulnerable Sector Check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability:

Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Flexibility, Interpersonal awareness, Reliability, Team player, Creativity

Other Benefits:

Long-term Disability Insurance, Dental Insurance, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), etc.

How to apply

By email: villagechildren_jobs@yahoo.com

** The Village Children's Program hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, New Immigrants, Refugees, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the company. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority**