147-26-6 RECE

Six Nations•Ohsweken, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The RECE reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Child Care Supervisor and in accordance with Six Nations Social Services Mandate the Early Childhood Educator. Under the direction of the Child Care Supervisor, the Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE/ECE) is responsible for maintaining a high quality childcare program by offering safe play-based, child-centred learning experiences for children six months to nine years; promoting the emotional, cognitive, social, and physical well-being of the children while effectively communicating with the parents. The RECE/ECE will ensure the implementation of “How Does Learning Happen”, Excerpts from ELECT document, and comply with Six Nations Elected Council Employment Policy, the Six Nations Council Health and Safety Guidelines, Six Nations Child Care Policy and Procedures and Parent Handbook.

Requirements

Must have an Early Childhood Education Diploma through a Community College
Must be Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators
Thoroughly familiar with relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines, i.e., requirements as set out by the Child Care and Early Years Act
Must have a valid certificate in First Aid/CPR
Must submit and ensure immunizations are up to date
Must submit a health assessment according to Child Care Early Years Act
Must pass a criminal records/vulnerable sector check
Must sign and submit an offence of declaration every calendar year in which a vulnerable sector check is to be obtained
Must be at least 18 years of age with a minimum grade 12 or equivalent.
Will have Food Handlers Certificate or willing to obtain

Nice To Haves

Will have excellent communication skills; verbal and written, as well as good interpersonal skills.
Knowledgeable of Haudenosaunee culture, language and traditions of Six Nations
Will be willing to participate in training and upgrading.
Preference will be given to Six Nations band members
Maintains confidentiality

Responsibilities

Provide a nurturing and caring environment conducive to learning
Identifying child interests that will enhance the developmental areas of the child including curiosity, self- esteem and cultural awareness
Feeding infants in accordance with written instruction of parents and providing parents with any concerns relating to food intake
Perform daily playground and sleep room duty following established procedures/guidelines.
Cleaning and maintaining furniture, toys and equipment including counter space and sink in designated area
Changing and rearranging furniture, toys and equipment for variety as per child’s interest
Providing guidance to student teachers/volunteers and other trainees on assignment at the childcare programs
Observing individual child’s development and referring concerns to the Special Needs Consultant and assisting the Special Needs Resourcing Team in developing and implementing individual programs
Following behaviour management and self- regulation guidelines
Acting as a role model for co-workers, parents, students, volunteers, and visitors
Planning, writing, implementing and evaluating activities/curriculum for developmental growth of the child, through group and individual activities, indoor and outdoor activities and active and quiet
Be flexible in working with all age groups as required
Keeping daily log of each child and daily activities as required by the Child Care and Early Years Act and “Hi Mamma®”
Ensuring any food/drink supplied by the parent is properly labelled and stored
Plan walks, trips, visitors and resources to compliment planned program
Planning and implementing gathering time that is related and/or is of interest to the children
Providing supervision and interaction with children at all times
Doing an informal health check of each child upon arrival
Daily inventory of equipment in designated area inside and outside to ensure items have been returned and put away
Conducting parent interviews
Implement the ELECT framework and “How Learning Happens” framework or any future childhood developmental tools that may arise while in the position
On-going upgrading your skills through workshops, courses, training to advance professional development, as required in maintaining Continuous Professional Learning (CPL)
Name tag is required/worn daily for security purposes-if lost/stolen a charge will be required
Greeting children and parents upon arrival and departure
Apply safety procedures and address emergencies according to the established procedures
Providing daily communication with co-workers as per scaffolding of learning based on child’s interest and developmental skills, to prepare and implement activities
Work cooperatively with all staff.
Interact effectively with children, parents, co-workers, students and volunteers
Providing daily communications with parents both written and verbal on child’s progress and recording difficulties, accomplishments, milestones, and symptoms of ill health in daily journal and child’s individual records
Assisting with planning and implementing parent meetings or programs
Assisting in promotional activities/fundraising
Conduct parent interviews as required
Working cooperatively with all staff enhancing relationships with community resources and collaboration with existing programs and services on and off Six Nations of the Grand River communities
Maintaining confidentiality and ensures compliance following Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) legislation regulations
Maintaining a team approach to resolving such issues, conflicts and problems that may arise in the process of providing support services
Maintaining confidentiality as per Six Nations Council Employment Policy.
Any other related duties as assigned by the Child Care Supervisors which includes, but is not limited to, participation in the Six Nations Emergency Response Plan, Pandemic Plan of Response and the Trauma Events Response Team (TERT).