Early Childhood Educator

George Brown Polytechnic•Toronto, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Supervisor/Manager, the Early Childhood Educator undertakes duties related to the care and education of children enrolled in the Early Childhood Laboratory Centre. The educator also models skills and provides feedback to Early Childhood Education students to support their theoretical training. This is a full-time, on-site support position at 17 Dennis Ave, with 35 hours per week. The schedule is Monday to Friday, with hours of either 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The position is effective immediately.

Requirements

Two-year Early Childhood Education diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution or Association of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario (AECEO) equivalency.
Current registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE).
Minimum one year of post-diploma experience in a licensed preschool or childcare setting.
Current St. John Ambulance or Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate.
Participation in mandatory professional development workshops as required by the College of Early Childhood Educators.
Health assessment and immunization as required by the Ministry of Education, including COVID-19 vaccinations.
Experience developing weekly curriculum for children.
Ability to provide guidance and feedback to ECE students, with a high degree of diplomacy and tact.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and proven observation and reporting skills.
Ability to spend most of the day at a child’s level, such as sitting on the floor or on child-height chairs.
Ability to bend, stoop, lift a child to adult height up to 20 kg (44 lbs), and move children’s furniture or equipment to prepare the room for programming.
Ability to work independently and as an effective team member.
Excellent collaboration, teamwork, and professional interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated commitment to the polytechnic’s priorities on equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenization (EDII).
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal reference check.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Indigenous culture and languages, and experience working with Indigenous families and communities.

Responsibilities

Plan developmentally appropriate curriculum for children aged 6 weeks to 10 years, consistent with the department philosophy and governing legislation.
Provide behaviour guidance and ongoing supervision of playroom, playground, group, individual, and routine activities.
Maintain a sanitary and safe environment, support the overall health and safety of children, and identify children who are unwell.
Arrange children’s play space to reflect the curriculum philosophy and build and maintain responsive relationships with children.
Demonstrate and explain effective curriculum and guidance strategies; model, support, mentor, and guide Early Childhood Education students.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with families through daily written charts and interactions, formal parent interviews, and parent information sessions.
Maintain currency in the centre’s curriculum methodology and other areas of Early Childhood Development through professional development activities.
Collaborate with colleagues, share expertise and practical knowledge, and participate in centre and program development meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.