Registered Early Childhood Educator (Casual) - Toddler and Preschool Early Learning Centres - Woodroffe HS, Queen Elizabeth PS, Shingwàkons PS

Duties

Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, the Registered Early Childhood Educator provides high quality and effective play-based education to support enhanced learning and cognitive, emotional and social development in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act; CCEYA and the policies established by the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. Using a strong working knowledge and application of How Does Learning Happen, Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years as well as the College of ECEs Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice that is integrated to their daily practice. The Early Childhood Educator also provides a safe and caring environment for the needs of infant, toddler and preschool children.

Qualifications and Required Knowledge and Education

A thorough understanding of early childhood development and its application in the infant, toddler preschool environment. The incumbent must have strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to deal with parents, and involved community services and has the ability to use tact and discretion; demonstrates sensitivity to individual needs of children in a multi-cultural environment; demonstrates initiative and creativity and adapts well to changing demands. Ability to work with minimum supervision, and must be able to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.

These skills would normally be acquired through completion of a two-year community college program in Early Childhood Education, or equivalent. Registration with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators is required. A minimum of one (1) year of related experience is required. Valid First Aid certification/CPR is required. Valid Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C Certificate is required. Police Record check for the Vulnerable Sector 6 months old or less is required for external applicants. Proof of immunization to MMR and Tdap is required.

Locations: Woodroffe HS, Queen Elizabeth PS, and Shingwàkons PS