Full Time Early Childhood Educator

Job Title:                   Early Childhood Educator
Competition #:        21-172
Dept. /Campus:      Driftwood Child Development Centre/Off Campus
Salary Range:          Payband E; Salary Range - $25.63 - $29.71; Starting Salary $25.63
                                   35 hours/week
Posting Date:          March 19, 2021
Closing Date:           March 28, 2021
Vacancy Type:        Support Full-time Replacement Position
                                   (Full-time Support Staff will be given first consideration)
 
As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves around the world and in our local community, Conestoga College continues to adjust plans based on the guidance provided by our local Public Health authority. Considering these unprecedented circumstances, all final hiring decisions remain contingent upon confirmed enrolment numbers and the evolving work environment. Conestoga College will take appropriate measures to protect the safety and well-being of our College community and prospective candidates throughout the recruitment and selection process, including the scheduling of remote interviews.

We require a qualified individual to work with our team members to provide quality early childhood education that models the philosophy taught in the Early Childhood Education Program.
 
This position will work out of the Conestoga College Driftwood Child Development Centre, located at 50 Parkland Crescent, Kitchener, ON.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Plan and adapt the program and environment to meet the needs of individual children as well as the group
• 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 and document the development of the children
• Interact positively with children and adults
• Uphold the Child Care and Early Years Act and the Centre’s staff handbook
• Model appropriate curriculum strategies as taught in the ECE Program
• 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 the 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 Early Childhood Education 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 standard First Aid and CPR; up to date immunizations
• Current Criminal reference check of the vulnerable sector
• Training in the use of Environmental Assessment Tools are considered assets

TO APPLY:

• Applicants are required to apply directly through Conestoga at: ​
• https://employment.conestogac.on.ca/ViewCompetition.aspx?id=3972
  
• Applications will be accepted until March 28, 2021.