Child Development Lab School (Conestoga College) hiring 3 positions

Job Title:Early Childhood Educator
Competition #:14-126
Campus:Doon Department:Early Childhood Education
Payband:E        
Payband Range:$23.55 - $27.30
Hours/Week: 35
Starting Rate:$23.55
Posting Date:Tuesday, July 08, 2014
Closing Date:Monday, July 14, 2014 (midnight)
Vacancy Type:Support-Full-time
Description: 2 positions, full-time permanent (1-Doon, 1-Driftwood), 1 position, full-time, temporary (Sept 2014-Sept 2015)

Responsibilities:
We require three qualified individuals to work with team members to provide a quality early childhood education program that models the philosophy taught in the Early Childhood Program.

• Plan and adapt the program and environment to meet the needs of individual children as well as the group
• Use quality assessment tools
• Ensure the health and safety of children
• Provide supervision to all play areas and all experiences/routines that occur
• Plan, implement and document experiences that meet the interests and developmental needs of the children
• Observe, document and assess the development of the children
• Interact positively with children and adults
• Uphold the Day Nurseries Act and the Centre’s staff handbook
• Model appropriate curriculum strategies as taught in the ECE Program
• Provide students, or those less familiar with the program, verbal feedback and guidance to ensure the smooth flow of the program and maintain a quality experience for children and their families
• Share information and observations with supervisor
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship with parents
• Participate in the initial intake process
• Meet with parents privately at their request or when necessary to share more detailed information about their child’s progress
• Communicate respectfully while upholding confidentiality
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and professional development activities
• Offer support and assistance to other staff in the child care centre
• Share knowledge and expertise
• Report unusual situations (i.e. accidents, parent requests/concerns, schedule changes, etc.) to supervisor

Qualifications:

• Two year diploma in Early Childhood Education

• A member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario
• Working experience in a licensed child care setting, preferably one that has ECE students placed in it
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good time management and organization skills
• Creative and flexible, able to participate in solving problems
• Ability to apply the principles of child development and positive behavior
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid and training in the use of Environmental Assessment Tools are considered assets

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 We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  Conestoga College is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

To link to the Conestoga website and posting to apply please visit: https://employment.conestogac.on.ca/ViewCompetition.aspx?id=360