JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education or child related field
• Current member in good standing of the College of Early Childhood Educators / or eligible for a temporary approved exemption
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification or willing to obtain
• Current and satisfactory CPIC with Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Ability to work with complex needs population (behavioural challenges).

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Ability to work both independently and with a team with minimal supervision.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Create a welcoming, inclusive environment which offers high quality programs, led by the emergent interests of the program participants
• Engage parents and caregivers through discussions and information sharing about child development, parenting, nutrition, play and inquiry-based learning, as well as other topics which support the role of parents and caregivers
• Support early learning and development by building strong and responsive relationships with children, their families and/or caregivers; while encouraging exploration, play and inquiry, through both planned and spontaneous emergent curriculum experiences
• Ensure that staff, curriculum, and environments are responsive to, and inclusive of culturally and linguistically diverse children, families, and caregivers
• Ensure all program spaces are maintained, safe and clean in accordance with Public Health