Early Childhood Educator II - Ogden - Full-Time

City of Thunder Bay • Thunder Bay, ON

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Program Supervisor, carries out activity programs for children in the Child Care Centre. The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all. The City of Thunder Bay is a place where art, culture and nature come together!

Requirements

• Diploma in early childhood education or early childhood education equivalency
• Knowledge of the Ontario Child Care and Early Years Act
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
• A demonstrated ability to meet and work with people
• Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Must have and maintain First Aid Certification
• Must have and maintain Safe Food Handling Certification (Level 1)
• Must have and maintain an up-to-date record of immunization
• Prior to commencing employment, must provide documentary evidence of having undergone a one-step tuberculosis skin test
• Must have and maintain membership with the College of Early Childhood Educators

Nice To Haves

• Certification as an Early Childhood Educator would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Directs and participates with planned and routine activities.
• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate learning activities/programs based on the holistic development of all children.
• Maintains an orderly, tidy and fully equipped Centre by ensuring that materials are available and requests for replacements and repairs are made when necessary.
• Participates in staff and parent meetings, special events and works with outside agencies.
• Participates in orientation of new staff and students.
• Completes forms required for statistical data.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Benefits

• As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
• Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree