Early Childhood Educator

TODAYS FAMILY•Hamilton, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Today’s Family, we believe in the power of strong partnerships to help children and families thrive. We’re a not-for-profit organization serving over 7,500 children and families across Hamilton, Halton, Haldimand-Norfolk, Oxford County and Peel Region. Our mission is to ensure every child experiences the joy of learning through play. We value Caring, Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation, and Inclusion, and we’re committed to delivering high-quality programs that evolve to meet the needs of our growing communities. We are looking for a Registered Early Childhood Educator to join our team! If you believe in the importance of play in spaces that are welcoming, inviting, and full of opportunity for endless WANDER and limitless WONDER for children to explore and grow within the world around them, this role might be perfect for you!

Requirements

Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education
Current knowledge and understanding of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA)
Thorough knowledge of How Does Learning Happen?
Experience working with children in a child care setting
Record of up to date Immunization (TB Test, Tetanus, Polio, MMR)
Registered Early Childhood Educator, in good standing
Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certification
Current Vulnerable Sector Check (done in the last 6 months)

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with children as our partners to co-create experiences to investigate, explore, and amplify their interests.
Offer dynamic, diverse, and unique programming that supports the well-being, engagement, and expression of children.
Consider and explore a wide variety of approaches to early learning, including Reggio-Emilia Approach, Play-based and Project-based Learning, Outdoor Education, Arts-based Learning, HIGH Five Principles of Healthy Child Development, Positive Youth Development, among other evidence-based approaches and practices.
Facilitate belonging for children and families by creating welcoming, accepting, and safe environments for children and families to learn and play.
Work collaboratively to build strong family partnerships in our communities through meaningful communication, facilitation of events and opportunities to involve and engage families in our work.
Be innovative in their approach to alignment with Ontario’s emergent curriculum and guiding pedagogical philosophy, ‘How Does Learning Happen?’