Role: RECE – Before & After School Age
Reports to: Licensed Child Care Supervisor
Locations: Before and After school program, Maple Leaf Public School in Newmarket
Position Type: Full Time, 31 hours per week (7:00 am-9:30 am and 2:30pm-6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, 10 months (September - June)
Compensation: $29.22 per hour (Inclusive of funding provided)

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a dedicated and versatile Before and After School Early Childhood Educator (RECE) to join our dynamic team. The RECE is responsible for providing a safe and caring environment for children. In addition, the RECE is responsible for the development and implementation of children’s programs; facilitate various activities that promote physical activity, healthy eating and nutrition, positive personal development and wellness. RECE’s are innovative and have strong programming skills as well as excellent behaviour management skills that include problem solving, positive-reinforcement and redirection strategies.

• Ensure the provision of a caring, stimulating and inclusive environment for the children and youth attending the program
• Facilitate a variety of physical activities aimed at engaging students in fun, recreational and life-long learning objectives.
• Plan, coordinate and provide a healthy snack to all participants within the program guidelines accommodating all dietary restrictions.
• Supervise children attending the program and promote safety and respect amongst all participants.
• Ensure a friendly and supportive atmosphere is maintained by developing appropriate strategies to support children in managing their behaviour.
• Respond to the individual needs of children and establish stable and consistent relationships with each child and their families/caregivers
• Liaise sensitively with parents on matters concerning their children while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ensure that the health and safety needs of the children are met and all health and safety issues are dealt with immediately and appropriately. Ensure correct procedures are followed for administering first aid.
• Carry out daily risk assessments and ensure the supervision of children during activities inside or outside the school.
• Maintain all required records, forms and reports as required
• Ensure the cleaning and tidying of the facility and be responsible for the safe storage of equipment, maintaining that all equipment is in good working order prior to usage.
• Report on a regular basis to Supervisor regarding issues of need and/or concern.
• Plan for and implement an inquiry based emergent curriculum based on children’s individual interests and needs.