Carleton Memorial Daycare Center Inc Carleton Memorial Daycare Center Inc. has an immediate opening for an Early Childhood Educator (NOC: 42202) at our location in Ottawa, Ontario. As an Early Childhood Educator (NOC: 42202) you will perform some or all of the following duties: ● Plan a developmentally-appropriate program that supports and promotes the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development and well-being of children, while also implementing a daily routine (imbedded learning opportunities) for the children both indoors and outdoors. Activities must include the four foundations of learning from "How Does Learning Happen" (belonging, wellbeing, engagement & expression) along with The High Scope Foundation Key Experiences and opportunities for decision-making, problem-solving and choice. Plan activities and organize the environment to extend and expand child-directed learning experiences. ● Assist children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comment that extend conversations. ● Seek out opportunities to recognize and celebrate new developmental achievements while recognizing and respecting cultural and familial differences. ● Use a warm, responsive and inclusive approach to building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues. ● Observe and record all children's development and monitor for signs of potential learning or behavioural concerns. Keep parents apprised of their child's progress through documentation and ● reporting. Assess the abilities, interest and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with management, parents and classroom team. ● Use a variety of teaching techniques including modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, reinforcing and bridging. ● Monitor activities in order to enhance or modify them in order to meet the needs of individual differences. Guide and assist children in the development of daily routines. ● Build and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers, parents/guardians volunteers, visitors, and community service providers. ● May plan and organize activities for kindergarten age children in after school programs before and after regular school hours. ● Create and maintain an engaging environment that conveys a sense of calm, order, consistency and continuity without being overly regimented, while also protecting the health and physical safety of the children. ● Develop and maintain a warm, comforting, caring and responsive relationship with each child and with the group of children, while maintaining confidentiality of all information related to any child or family. ● Complete a wide range of required paperwork such as but not limited to pedagogical documents, planning, reflective evaluations, etc. ● Utilize Lillio App on daily basis ● Must be able to demonstrate a view of children as "competent, capable of complex thinking, curious and rich in potential" as is described in how does learning happen. ● Ensure all policies, standards and regulations are adhered to at all times. ● May be required to open or close the center. ● Be flexible with shift changes and over-time in regards to ratios. Attend staff meetings ● Plan and carry out individual plan for your own development and learning practices. ● Report to the health and safety rep any indoor or outdoor environmental hazards. ● Report all accidents, injuries or any other health concerns to the supervisor or designate and record such incidents ● Stay up-to-date on all individual files with special monitoring of allergies, sensitivities and any other special medical conditions. ● Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the center's children, families and staff ● Participate in the annual performance review process. Qualifications: · Completion of an early childhood education assistant certificate program or post-secondary courses in early childhood education is required or equivalent 1-2 years of experience in relevant field is required. · Multi-tasker, attention to detail, and effective time management. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses: · Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) · First Aid Certificate · CPR Certificate Experience with special needs children: · Children with behavioural issues · Children with allergies · Children with asthma · Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD) · Children with epilepsy Security and safety: · Medical exam · Immunization records · Tuberculosis test · Vulnerable sector check Benefits: Health benefits · Dental plan · Disability benefits · Health care plan Financial benefits: · Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time (37.50 hours/week) Compensation: CA$ 46,839 annually / 37.50 hours per Week Location: 740 Melfa Cres, Ottawa, Ontario, K2C 0P2 To apply e-mail your resume to: cmdc@bellnet.ca