QUALIFICATIONS

Registered Early Childhood Educator Qualifications:

• Early Childhood Educator Diploma
• Must be registered and a member in good standing in the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)

General Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 year’s RECE experience working with young children
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to lift , bend, stoop, push, carrying and pulling
• Must be able to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily year-round; may be exposed to heat, humidity or cold
• Flexibility regarding assigned working hours
• Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to the diverse needs of members including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity
• A capacity to work within a team

• Provide quality compassionate care and support to children and their families
• Build positive relationships with children and seek opportunities to deepen connections with parents and families keeping them up to date on their child’s progress
• Be a creative play partner who is actively engaged with the children and makes learning fun
• Independently ensure the safety and supervision of children at all times, while working alone and/or with other Child Care Educators
• Understand and comply with provincial (CCEYA), municipal, and TYCS policies and procedures
• Observe and expand on children’s learning opportunities and complete required documentation of children’s development and interactions
• Listen to and respond to children’s needs which includes diapering and assisting children with toileting
• Clean and sanitize child care spaces, toys and equipment
• Prepare and serve food following TYCS health and safety protocols and procedures
• Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to child protection services
• Attend required curriculum training and professional development opportunities.
• Maintain qualifications and certifications as required by the TYCS and provincial standards
• Perform other duties as assigned